
Most procedures take less than an hour with little to no downtime. Your specialist will recommend the best option for your specific condition.






Dr. Damani is a board-certified cardiologist with over 15 years of experience and more than 10,000 procedures performed. He founded iThriveVeins to bring evidence-based, personalized vein care to San Diego — combining traditional medicine with the digital health and genomic insights he developed during his career at Scripps.
That depends on the size, location, and severity of your veins. Sclerotherapy is best for spider veins and small varicose veins. Radiofrequency ablation and VenaSeal handle larger varicose veins. Varithena and ClariVein treat complex or branching veins. After your free phone screening and an in-clinic ultrasound, your specialist will recommend the option that fits your condition — there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.
Most patients describe it as minimal discomfort — similar to a small pinch. We use local anesthesia for ablation procedures and ultra-fine needles for sclerotherapy. The newer non-thermal options like VenaSeal don’t require heat or tumescent anesthesia at all, which most patients find even more comfortable.
Most procedures take less than an hour with little to no downtime. Sclerotherapy and laser treatments require zero recovery — you can drive yourself home and return to work the same day. Ablation procedures (RFA, VenaSeal) ask you to walk for 30 minutes afterward and avoid intense exercise for a few days. Compression stockings are typically worn for 1–2 weeks for ablation procedures.
Most medically necessary vein treatments are covered. We accept all major plans — including Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Humana, Tricare, Medicare, and more — and 95% of our patients are in-network. Our team handles pre-authorization and benefits verification before your visit, with same-day turnaround. Most patients pay $0 out-of-pocket for medically necessary care.
It depends on the treatment and the extent of your vein disease. Sclerotherapy typically requires 2–4 sessions spaced a few weeks apart for full clearance. Ablation procedures (RFA, VenaSeal) usually treat each affected vein in a single session. Your specialist will outline a complete treatment plan after your ultrasound — no surprise add-ons.
Treated veins are permanently closed and reabsorbed by the body — they don’t come back. However, vein disease is a progressive condition, and new veins can develop over time. Maintenance check-ins every 1–2 years help us catch and treat new veins early before they cause symptoms.
Modern vein treatments are minimally invasive and have excellent safety profiles. Radiofrequency ablation has a 97% success rate. Serious complications are rare — far less common than with the older “vein stripping” surgeries that have been replaced by these in-office procedures. Dr. Damani has performed over 10,000 procedures across his career, and our team will walk you through every risk before treatment.

“My experience here at iThrive was really, really good. The staff here was great. I came in for some swelling that I was having, and I’m coming out without having any swelling at all.”

“I was feeling a lot of pain, a lot of redness on my legs, throbbing, heat, and they were heavy before, and now I just love the amazing results that I’ve had from all these treatments.”

“I inherited varicose veins in my legs, which I began to struggle with in my 20s. I finally found Dr. Damani, who performed Varithena treatment and significantly improved my circulation.”

“My vein issue is much better now. There’s no heaviness in my leg anymore; it feels lighter and smaller. My legs get a bit tight in those areas, and it’s really an awesome experience.”

“I had a couple of procedures where my veins were injected, and now the bulging is gone. I didn’t experience much heaviness in my legs, but I do feel like they are lighter now. I’m very happy with the results.”

“I came here because I had a lot of pain in my legs and feet. Now, I feel much better—my legs are lighter and more comfortable. The staff is wonderful, and Dr. Damani is key to your health.”
I recently did vein treatment with the iThrive clinic and everything went really well. I was afraid to do it because of pain and recovery, but in reality the treatment was almost painless and recovery goes very well.
I had a Varithena treatment recently and I’m very happy with the results. My veins look so much better and I no longer feel the heaviness and discomfort I used to have. The procedure was quick. I highly recommend it.
My experience was great, everyone was so helpful and explained all that I needed to know about the procedure and what to expect. I’m so happy that I am finally able to get my veins taken care of. The staff are amazing.
The treatment went smooth and I immediately felt my legs lighter and improved. I recommend it also because everyone was professional and provided gentle care to my legs which I was very sensitive to touch.
Excellent service, everyone who works here is very friendly, the procedures are quick and painless, they have helped me a lot to feel better about my legs, Dr. Kyle is very experienced in what he does.
Went in for severe redness and swelling in both legs. After several varithema procedures my legs are much better. Dr. Damini was great and the staff was very efficient, helpful and friendly.
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