This year marks a turning point in how we treat varicose veins, with a clear shift toward minimally invasive, no-downtime procedures. The days of painful vein stripping surgeries are behind us. Instead, science-backed treatments are helping people walk out of clinics in under an hour—with better results, less pain, and faster recovery.

Here are 7 of the most promising options making waves in 2025:

1. Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) 2.0

A newer generation of EVLA uses precision-guided laser pulses to close off faulty veins. It’s quicker, cooler (literally), and comes with almost no bruising.

2. Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

This treatment injects a special foam directly into the vein, collapsing it gently. It’s perfect for tricky vein paths and now uses smart-imaging to target only diseased veins.

3. VenaSeal™ Closure System

No heat. No tumescent anesthesia. VenaSeal uses a medical adhesive to close veins—and the 2025 version works faster with a smaller catheter and zero compression stockings afterward.

4. ClariVein® Mechanochemical Ablation

Combining a rotating catheter and a chemical agent, this hybrid approach is virtually painless and avoids nerve damage risks. It’s becoming the go-to for younger patients.

5. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) with Smart Sensors

RFA has been around, but 2025’s version includes AI-powered sensors that adapt in real-time to your vein anatomy, increasing precision and safety.

6. CryoSclerotherapy

This cool twist on standard sclerotherapy numbs the vein before injection, eliminating discomfort and increasing absorption of the agent for better long-term results.

7. Laser Microsurgery for Spider Veins

While not technically varicose veins, spider veins are often related. New fractional laser tech now removes them in a flash—literally—with zero skin damage.