Treat Varicose Veins With This Innovative Medication Varicose veins may be dark in color and appear to protrude from the skin, creating insecurity as well as discomfort or aching pain. While they can be found in other places in the body, varicose veins appear most often in the legs. This is because of the pressure caused by standing. Find your treatment options for varicose veins with the vein experts of Cardiovascular Institute of the South How It Works Expected Results Am I a Candidate? How It Works Varithena (polidocanol) is an injectable foam used to treat varicose veins. While it does not eliminate the veins, the visual and physical discomfort from the veins is targeted. Many individuals who suffer from varicose veins are interested in Varithena, as it can eliminate the problems of varicose veins most times. Varithena was approved for medical use by the FDA in 2013, and it quickly became one of the most popular treatment options for varicose veins. During the treatment, the problem vein is injected with the foam solution. This causes the vein to collapse and send blood flow to healthier veins. Because of the nonsurgical nature of the treatment, the entire procedure can be performed in less than an hour. Following treatment, patients can typically enjoy their day-to-day lifestyle with minimal soreness. Additional treatments may be necessary depending on the severity of the target. Expected Results Varithena is one of the most popular varicose vein treatment options available. Typically, the results can be seen in about 30 minutes but vary depending on the patient. Generally, you should avoid exercise for a week after treatment while still walking for 10 minutes a day. Compression socks are worn for around two weeks post-treatment. If additional treatments are necessary, they should occur a minimum of five days apart. Am I a Candidate? Varithena is for patients suffering issues in the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) system of the leg. It is not recommended for every form of varicose veins. We recommend consulting with a professional before deciding which treatment option may be best for your situation. Request an Appointment CIS physicians have pioneered a variety of methods to treat various vein diseases. Our physicians evaluate each patient on a case-by case basis to determine the best course of treatment. Schedule Now CIS Leg & Vein Centers operate in the following areas: Baton Rouge 8401 Picardy AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone (225) 308-0247 Toll-Free (225) 308-0247 Fax (225) 308-0249 Gray 191 Innovation Court, Suite AGray, LA 70359 Phone (985) 303-4100 Toll-Free (877) 846-0132 Fax (985) 303-4101 Houma 225 Dunn StreetHouma, LA 70360 Phone (985) 876-0300 Toll-Free (800) 445-9676 Fax (985) 876-4605 Jennings 422 Kade Drive, Suite 1Jennings, LA 70546 Phone (337) 388-6200 Toll-Free (844) 625-0436 Fax (337) 388-6201 Lafayette on Heymann 441 Heymann BoulevardLafayette, LA 70503 Phone (337) 289-8429 Toll-Free (877) 588-8429 Fax (337) 289-8431 Lafayette on Ambassador 2730 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayLafayette, LA 70506 Phone (337) 988-1585 Toll-Free (800) 582-2435 Fax (337) 981-4694 Meridian 4909 Great River DriveMeridian, MS 39305 Phone (601) 282-8980 Toll-Free (844) 643-6200 Fax 601-693-6561 New Iberia 500 North Lewis Street, Suite 100New Iberia, LA 70563 Phone (337) 367-5200 Toll-Free (800) 555-7604 Fax (337) 369-3074 Opelousas 1233 Wayne Gilmore Circle, Suite 450Opelousas, LA 70570 Phone (337) 942-3006 Toll-Free (800) 553-2394 Fax (337) 942-7744 Thibodaux 1320 Martin Luther King DriveThibodaux, LA 70301 Phone (985) 446-2021 Toll-Free (800) 340-7030 Fax (985) 493-3818 Westbank 1901 Manhattan Blvd, Building A, Suite 200Harvey, LA 70058 Phone (504) 354-5252 Toll-Free (833) 620-5252 Fax (504) 354-5253 Zachary 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000Zachary, LA 70791 Phone (225) 654-1559 Toll-Free (877) 654-3965 Fax (225) 654-6212