Varicose veins can cause more than a cosmetic concern. Bulging or twisted veins may be accompanied by aching, heaviness, swelling, throbbing, or fatigue that worsens after long periods of standing or sitting.
At Hill Country Vein Center in New Braunfels, TX, Dr. Mark Kneuper evaluates vein conditions and offers minimally invasive treatment options based on the underlying circulation problem. He is a board-certified General Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with a special interest in office-based vein care.
For some patients, Varithena may be an option for treating varicose veins caused by abnormal blood flow in certain superficial veins.
What Is Varithena?
Varithena is a prescription microfoam treatment used to close certain diseased veins. Varithena is delivered directly into the problem vein, where the foam displaces blood and works against the vein wall to help seal it shut.
Once the treated vein closes, blood is redirected through healthier veins. Over time, the body gradually absorbs the closed vein.
Who May Be A Good Candidate For Varithena?
Varithena may be considered for patients whose varicose veins are linked to venous reflux, or backward blood flow caused by weakened vein valves.
Potential candidates may include people who have:
- Visible, bulging varicose veins
- Aching, heaviness, throbbing, or tenderness
- Leg swelling or fatigue
- Symptoms that worsen after prolonged standing
- Varicose veins that have not improved enough with conservative care
- Veins that are appropriate in size and location for microfoam treatment
Candidacy depends on the anatomy of the affected veins, medical history, symptoms, and ultrasound findings.
How Is Candidacy Determined?
A vein evaluation can help determine whether Varithena is appropriate. Duplex ultrasound may be used to identify venous reflux, evaluate blood flow, and locate the veins contributing to symptoms.
Not every varicose vein requires the same treatment. Some patients may be better suited for radiofrequency ablation, VenaSeal, another form of sclerotherapy, or a combination of approaches.
What Can Patients Expect From Treatment?
Varithena is typically performed in the office without surgical incisions. Most patients can return to light daily activities relatively quickly, although specific activity and compression recommendations vary.
The goal is to treat the underlying diseased vein while helping reduce symptoms such as swelling, aching, and heaviness.
Find Out If Varithena Is Right For You In New Braunfels, TX
Varicose veins can become increasingly uncomfortable when abnormal circulation is left untreated. A focused vein evaluation can determine whether Varithena or another minimally invasive treatment may be appropriate for your symptoms.
Call Hill Country Vein Center at 830-625-6258 to schedule a consultation in New Braunfels, TX, and learn which treatment options may best fit your vein condition.
