Varicose Veins Surgery Cost in Chennai
Varicose veins surgery cost in Chennai is ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,00,000 at Unittas Hospital. Varicose vein treatment closes or removes the vein whose valves have failed, either by laser or radiofrequency ablation, or by traditional ligation and stripping. The laser and catheter are included in the package price.
Aching, heavy legs by the end of the day. Ropey veins that stand out, ankles that swell, skin that has started to darken above the ankle. Once varicose veins reach that stage, stockings only hold the line. Here is what treating them costs at Unittas.
Covers room, theatre, surgeon, anaesthetist, nursing, tests and medicines for your stay. Package rates from our current hospital insurance tariff, effective July 2026.
With cashless insurance you pay only the non-payable items, not the full ₹1,50,000.
What you pay depends on your sum insured, your room-rent limit and any co-pay, so it is not a guaranteed figure. Our insurance desk checks your policy and confirms your exact share before you are admitted.
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Varicose Veins Surgery Cost in Chennai — the breakdown
Across Chennai hospitals
Across Chennai, varicose vein treatment is quoted from as little as ₹2,000 up to ₹3,50,000, and the two numbers are not the same treatment. The tiny figures are a single sclerotherapy sitting, priced per session, and most people need several. The large figures are corporate laser packages. A per-session price is not a cure price.
The rates below are the Unittas package prices, taken from our published tariff. One figure, with the room, theatre, surgeon, anaesthetist, tests and medicines for the stay already inside it.
These are our package rates. The room you choose is what moves the price, so all three categories are shown.
| Procedure | General ward | Sharing single | Deluxe AC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligation and stripping, or sclerotherapy (one leg) | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,65,000 | ₹1,75,000 | Traditional surgery for the affected vein |
| Laser or radiofrequency ablation | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,80,000 | ₹2,00,000 | Includes the cost of the laser and catheter |
Typical stay: 5 to 7 days. If you need two procedures in one sitting you do not pay full price twice — the second is charged at up to half, and anything after that at up to a quarter.
What the package covers
Included in the price
- Room rent for the package stay
- Nursing care
- Operating theatre charges
- Surgeon's and assistant surgeon's fees
- Anaesthetist's fees
- Necessary investigations
- Blood and blood products
- Medicines and consumables during your stay
Charged separately
- Days beyond the package stay
- Treatment for an unrelated condition found during admission
- Take-home medicines after discharge
- The difference if you upgrade your room mid-stay
Admission charges, dressings, cannulation, infection control and injection administration cannot be billed on top — they are already inside the package.
What changes the price
Laser, radiofrequency or open surgery
Laser and radiofrequency cost more but the package covers the laser and catheter.
One leg or both
Each leg is priced separately.
How many veins are involved
More affected segments mean longer theatre time.
Room category
General ward, sharing single, or deluxe AC.
Ulcer care
A leg ulcer needs dressings and follow-up beyond the surgery itself.
When varicose veins need treating
Your surgeon may recommend treatment in these situations:
- Aching or heavy legs that get worse through the day
- Swelling around the ankle that does not settle overnight
- Skin above the ankle turning brown or hard
- An ulcer that will not heal
- Bleeding from a vein, or a painful hard lump in one
A Doppler scan maps which valves have failed. That scan, not the appearance of the veins, decides what treatment you need.
What happens, step by step
Consultation
Examination and a venous Doppler scan of the leg.
Planning
Your surgeon explains which veins have failed and which method suits.
Procedure
Under spinal or general anaesthesia, depending on the method.
Recovery
Compression stockings and early walking.
Follow-up
Review at set points, and a repeat scan if needed.
Recovering well
- Wear the compression stockings for as long as you are told — this is the part people skip
- Walk every day; standing still for long periods is what aggravates it
- Raise your legs when you are resting
- Keep the skin above the ankle moisturised
- Report calf pain, redness or fever, which can signal a clot
Questions people ask
Will varicose veins come back after surgery?
New veins can develop over the years. Wearing the stockings, walking and keeping your weight steady all lower the chance.
Is laser treatment better than stripping for varicose veins?
Laser and radiofrequency usually mean less bruising and a quicker return to normal, and our package includes the laser and catheter. Which suits you depends on your Doppler scan.
How long do I wear compression stockings after treatment?
Usually a few weeks, sometimes longer if you have had an ulcer. Your surgeon will tell you.
Can both legs be done at the same time?
Sometimes, but each leg is priced separately and many surgeons prefer to treat them one at a time.
Is varicose veins surgery covered by insurance?
It usually is when there are symptoms such as swelling, skin changes or an ulcer. Purely cosmetic treatment generally is not. Our billing desk will check your policy.
Get an exact price for your case.
Book a consultation and we will examine you, explain your options, and give you a written estimate. Our billing desk handles cashless insurance and EMI options.