On APR. 19, 2025, Dr. Smile Vein Center Jinan, part of Dr. Smile Medical Group, hosted THE FIRST CHIVA SALON ON VARICOSE VEINS IN CENTRAL CHINA. The event not only expanded the geographic footprint of the CHIVA Salon Series into China’s central regions but also brought renewed momentum to a treatment model that is rapidly gaining clinical acceptance.
What distinguishes CHIVA is not just its technique, but its underlying principle: preserve structure, redirect flow. This isn’t merely a surgical adjustment; it’s a philosophical shift in how we understand and manage venous disease. By identifying reflux points and rerouting flow without removing or ablating veins, CHIVA offers a strategy that prioritizes physiological integrity over procedural aggression.
Knowledge Exchange Anchored in Practical Value
Held in the Claude Franceschi Lecture Hall—named in honor of CHIVA’s founder—the salon was a convergence of domestic clinical experience and international hemodynamic theory. Professor Franceschi’s philosophy was echoed throughout the discussions: restoring function through conservation.
From top-tier hospital clinicians to private vein specialists, attendees shared real-world cases involving recurrent varicosities, hyperpigmentation, and venous ulcers. These sessions illustrated CHIVA’s adaptive application across a spectrum of clinical scenarios, reinforcing its role not as an alternative, but as a foundation for modern venous surgery.
Dr. Lei Su, Director of Dr. Smile Vein Center Jinan, underscored this sentiment: “Our goal is not to erase pathology but to restore physiological order. We treat with respect for the system as a whole—guided by flow, not by force.”
Digital Tools Are Reinventing the Clinical Workflow
Beyond procedural techniques, the Jinan salon also offered a glimpse into the future of vein care through digital innovation. Attendees tested VaricoSeek, the first AI assistant designed exclusively for varicose vein diagnosis and consultation. With support for detailed Q&A, patient-pathway mapping, and soon, multilingual interfaces, VaricoSeek bridges the gap between clinical expertise and scalable support.
The upcoming global launch of VaricoSeek Pro—coinciding with the ongoing planning of the first CHIVA Center in Manhattan—signals a digital shift in how knowledge is delivered and decisions are made in this specialty. For busy clinicians, intelligent triage and standardized assessments could be the key to maintaining quality across expanding patient loads.
A Signal to the Industry: Individualized, Intelligent, Integrative
Jinan’s position as a healthcare connector between North China, the Central Plains, and the Bohai Rim made it an ideal host for this new phase in CHIVA dissemination. Yet the implications stretch far beyond the region.
This salon demonstrates that CHIVA is no longer a niche or experimental method—it is becoming a clinical standard for those who value long-term outcomes, function-preserving strategy, and patient-centered care.
For industry stakeholders—from vascular surgeons to device innovators—this evolution invites a broader question: Are we ready to reframe surgical success not in terms of removal, but in terms of restoration?
As Dr. Smile Medical Group continues to promote standardization, digitization, and globalization of CHIVA protocols, one thing becomes clear: the future of venous care is not just less invasive—it is more intelligent, integrative, and individualized than ever before.