Varithena® Foam Treatment

What is Varithena®?

Varithena® is a prescription injectable foam (polidocanol) used to treat varicose veins caused by problems with the great saphenous vein (GSV), the large vein running along the inside of the leg.

How it works

Your doctor injects a small amount of foam directly into the diseased vein. The foam causes the vein to collapse, and blood flow shifts to healthy veins nearby. The procedure is nonsurgical, requires only local numbing, and typically takes less than an hour.

What it improves

Varithena® is shown to improve both vein appearance and the five hallmark symptoms of varicose veins:

• Heaviness
• Achiness
• Swelling
• Throbbing
• Itching

Recovery

Most patients return to light activity the same day. Typical aftercare includes:

• Keep bandages dry for 48 hours
• Wear compression stockings for 2 weeks
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 1 week
• Walk at least 10 minutes a day for a month, avoiding long periods of inactivity