Q: I heard that there is a new treatment option for varicose veins. Can you describe Varithena, and how do I know if it is right for me?
A: Varithena, a prescription medicine, is used as a minimally invasive, nearly painless method of treating painful varicose veins and venous insufficiency. Varithena is a microfoam treatment that is delivered in as few as one or two needle sticks directly into the veins for nearly instant results. The procedure is safe with minimal risk and little to no downtime. See your vascular provider for more info to see if you may be a candidate for this innovative solution to painful varicose veins.
William Harris, M.D., is a vascular surgeon at Vascular Institute of Chattanooga and a member of the Chattanooga- Hamilton County Medical Society.
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