Which treatment should I get for my varicose veins?

Hello. I have had varicose veins for 4 years, and they have progressed day by day and have become recursive. Which one is more convenient and is less invasive? Venaseal, Clarivein or RF(EVRF)?

Answers from doctors (2)


Modern Vein & Laser Center

Published on Feb 11, 2017

All of them are convenient. Venaseal does not require stocking use, but is not covered by insurance yet. ClariVein will be covered by insurance soon. RF is covered and it is essentially painless after the procedure.

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Answered by Modern Vein & Laser Center

All of them are convenient. Venaseal does not require stocking use, but is not covered by insurance yet. ClariVein will be covered by insurance soon. RF is covered and it is essentially painless after the procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

Published on Nov 15, 2016

RF and EVLT have the most robust early, intermediate and late outcome data (10 plus years) and therefore they are the favored procedures. Clarivein is most successful for smaller veins. VenaSeal is the newest on the market in terms of FDA approval and outcomes data.

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Answered by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

RF and EVLT have the most robust early, intermediate and late outcome data (10 plus years) and therefore they are the favored procedures. Clarivein is most successful for smaller veins. VenaSeal is the newest on the market in terms of FDA approval and outcomes data.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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