What Is the Best Treatment for Varicose Veins?
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Last updated on 1/29/2026
By Dr. Michael Nguyen
Vein Doctor at Vein Treatment Clinic
Harvard Medical School
Board Certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
Many patients want a clear answer to what the best treatment for varicose veins is. With so many options mentioned online, it can be difficult to know which approach actually works.
The reality is that there is no single best treatment for everyone. The most effective option depends on how the veins are functioning, not just how they look.
This page explains how specialists determine the best treatment for varicose veins and why treatment choice should be individualized.
If you’re unsure which treatment option may be best for your veins, a vein evaluation can help clarify the right approach.
This page explains how specialists determine the best treatment for varicose veins and why treatment choice should be individualized.
If you’re unsure which treatment option may be best for your veins, a vein evaluation can help clarify the right approach.
Table of contents
1. Is there one best treatment for all varicose veins?
2. Why ultrasound matters when choosing treatment?
3. When endovenous ablation is the best option?
4. When sclerotherapy may be the best choice?
5. When phlebectomy is appropiate?
6. Is surgery ever the best treatment today?
7. Can lifestyle measures be the best treatment?
8. How specialists decide what is best for each patient?
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Is there one best treatment for all varicose veins?
No. Varicose veins develop for different reasons, and not all veins behave the same way.
What works best for one patient may not be appropriate for another, even if the veins appear similar.
Why ultrasound matters when choosing treatment?
Ultrasound imaging shows how blood is flowing in the veins and whether valves are allowing blood to flow backward.
This information is essential for selecting the treatment that addresses the underlying cause rather than just visible veins.
When endovenous ablation is the best option?
Endovenous ablation is often the best treatment when varicose veins are caused by reflux in larger superficial veins.
Closing the faulty vein improves circulation and reduces pressure throughout the vein system.
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When sclerotherapy may be the best choice?
Sclerotherapy can be the best option for smaller varicose veins or residual veins after reflux has been treated.
It is also commonly used to refine results and improve appearance.
When phlebectomy is appropriate?
Phlebectomy may be recommended for prominent surface veins that do not collapse on their own after reflux treatment.
It is usually combined with other treatments for the most complete result.
Is surgery ever the best treatment today?
Traditional surgery is rarely the best option for varicose veins.
Minimally invasive treatments have largely replaced surgery in modern vein care.
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A 37-year-old patient visited our Vein Treatment Clinic, seeking relief from unsightly and painful varicose and spider veins. We performed radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy treatments, significantly improving the veins’ appearance and completely eliminating discomfort. The patient is now enjoying a more active and pain-free lifestyle.
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A 69 year-old patient visited our California Vein Clinic, embarrassed by spider veins that had impacted their self-esteem. We performed radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy treatments, leaving their legs smooth and healthy. The patient now feels more confident, thanks to this transformative treatment.
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This 84 year-old patient at our New Jersey Vein Treatment Clinic came in with spider veins that had affected their daily routine. We used radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy treatments to relieve discomfort and restore both their leg health and confidence. The patient now enjoys a more active and fulfilling lifestyle, free from pain.
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At our Long Island Vein Clinic, we treated this 75 year-old patient with spider veins using radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy. These minimally invasive treatments improved both the patient’s appearance and overall well-being, offering transformative results.
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This 75 year-old patient visited our Long Island Vein Treatment Clinic with painful spider veins. We used radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy, minimally invasive treatments, to eliminate the veins and restore comfort and confidence. The patient experienced life-changing results
Can lifestyle measures be the best treatment?
Lifestyle measures such as compression, exercise, and leg elevation can help manage symptoms.
They are supportive but usually do not correct the underlying vein problem.
How specialists decide what is best for each patient?
Specialists consider symptoms, ultrasound findings, vein anatomy, and patient goals.
This personalized approach leads to better long-term outcomes.
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Vein Treatment Clinic is powered by VIP Medical Group and built around a single guiding principle: deliver the highest standard of vein care using an academic, evidence-based approach combined with the most advanced, minimally invasive technology available today.
Clinical leadership at Vein Treatment Clinic is guided by board-certified vein specialists, including Dr. Michael Nguyen, whose training and experience help shape the clinic’s rigorous standards of care.
All physicians at Vein Treatment Clinic follow a structured, highly standardized clinical model. This includes ongoing training in the latest non-surgical vein treatments, continuous review of emerging research, and strict adherence to proven safety and quality protocols.
Patients benefit from a team-based model of care where expertise is shared, best practices are consistently applied, and treatment recommendations are driven by data, experience, and long-term results.
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