The ClariVein ® procedure works by treating the affected veins internally through a very small incision that is usually made on the upper thigh area. During the procedure, your vein specialist will insert a medical catheter with a rotating fiber on its end into the vein.

Once the device reaches the damaged vein, the fiber begins to rotate. As the fiber rotates, it carefully removes the lining of the damaged vein, while also delivering a medical solution to treat the underlying cause.

The catheter will continue to rotate for several minutes, and there may be a light humming sensation near the affected area, but it should not cause any major pain or discomfort.

In contrast to EVLT and Sclerotherapy, each of which uses a single method of closing a damaged vein, ClariVein ® uses two modes of action to treat the damaged vein and the underlying cause of the damage.

Like other treatments we offer at Vein Specialist Centers, this procedure is performed with local sedative and is performed in an office-based setting at our one of our vein treatment centers. The treatment session can be completed in as little as 30 minutes. Since no major incision is made and none of the tissue surrounding the affected area is damaged, there is very little chance of scarring or bruising. After a ClariVein ® treatment, patients are able to return to normal activities almost immediately.