If you struggle with bulging or painful varicose veins, you may feel frustrated by symptoms like leg aching, swelling, or heaviness. Many patients today are searching for treatments that work without surgery. One leading option gaining attention is Varithena™, a minimally invasive treatment designed to close damaged veins and restore healthier circulation.
At Region Vein in Munster, board-certified venous and lymphatic medicine specialist Demetrios J. Karamichos, MD, offers advanced vein treatments with a focus on compassionate, personalized care. Varithena is a form of sclerotherapy, and it’s a great fit for many people with varicose veins.
What Is Varithena?
Varithena is an FDA-approved injectable foam used to treat varicose veins caused by problems in the great saphenous vein and related veins in the leg.
The treatment uses polidocanol, a medication that closes malfunctioning veins. Once the vein closes, your body naturally redirects blood to healthier veins nearby. This helps improve circulation and can reduce symptoms like pain, swelling, throbbing, and heaviness in the legs.
How Does Varithena Work?
Varithena works through a process called foam sclerotherapy.
During treatment, Dr. Karamichos uses ultrasound guidance to inject a small amount of microfoam into the diseased vein. The foam fills the vein and forces the blood out of it. This allows the medication to make full contact with the vein wall.
The vein then collapses and seals shut. Over time, the body absorbs the treated vein while blood automatically reroutes through healthier veins.
The procedure usually takes about 15 minutes, and most patients can return to normal daily activities shortly afterward.
Benefits Of Varithena
Patients often choose Varithena because it offers several advantages over traditional vein treatments.
• Minimally invasive with no incisions or stitches
• Quick in-office treatment
• Little to no downtime
• Effective for large or twisted varicose veins
• May improve both symptoms and the appearance of veins
In many cases, patients need only one treatment session to address larger varicose veins.
Varithena Treatment In Munster
At Region Vein, we’re proud that we’ve been voted #1 in Vein Care in Northwest Indiana five years in a row. We treat every patient as part of our extended family, and we’re here to help with painful varicose veins. Call us at 219-595-3095 to book your Varithena consultation.