What is Non-Thermal Sclerosant Vein Procedure?

A Non-Thermal Sclerosant Vein Procedure treats veins in the legs through the injection of a foam slution (Varithena) into the affected vessel.  The procedure is minimally invasive and requires no general anesthesia.  Only local anesthetic is used to numb the area where the physician is working.  The physician administers a small amount fo Varithena into the malfunctioning vein.  The foam fills and treats the desired section of the vein.  The diseased vein collapses and the foam is deactivated.  Patients may resume some activities the same day.