What is Varithena Microfoam Ablation?
Varithena is a patented sclerosant chemical foam that can be used to treat large incompetent veins and visible varicosities in the legs.
What is its advantage over laser or radiofrequency devices?
Varithena only requires a small amount of local anesthetic at the insertion point. It can also treat veins that are too tortuous for mechanical devices to passed through.
How long has Varithena been on the market?
Dr. Hoyle has been using Varithena for about 3 years and was involved in the application for to be approved by the American Medical Association. He also lectures to doctors about the product. In January 2018, many insurance companies including Medicare started to pay the specific code for this procedure.
Is there any downtime with this procedure?
The procedure is done in the office and the patient is sent home with a compression stocking to wear for 1 week. There is immediate resumption of most physical activities.
Dr. Bruce Hoyle of Advanced Vein Center provides Varithena Microfoam Ablation services to patients in Orange, CA, as well as throughout the Orange County metro area. Call or request an appointment online today to schedule a visit.
Link to Varithena website
https://www.btg-im.com/en-US/Varithena/About-Varithena
