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Is there an age restriction with endovenous laser ablation?
(11 answers)
Is it better to get the procedure when you're young? I'm 68. Are there more risks involved as you get older?

Will Endovenous Laser Ablation improve my circulation?
(11 answers)
I have perpetually cold feet and occasional tingling in my feet and ankles. I also have a number of large varicose veins in each leg, so do you think that my circulation in my feet will improve if I have ELA?

What can be done to treat lipodermatosclerosis?
(10 answers)
I am about two months into treatment for chronic venous insufficiency? I have had laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy with very little results. Can anything be done to treat lipodermatosclerosis after the veins are treated. I wear compression hose.

Can endovenous laser ablation cause Leg Ulcers?
(11 answers)
After having the endovenous laser ablation on both legs, I developed large ulcers on one of my legs.
What could have caused this? This has been a very long & painful experience.

Can endovenous laser ablation improve Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
(5 answers)
Can ELA or other vein treatments improve overall circulation, perhaps improving PCS symptoms? I have bad varicose veins in the legs and hemorrhoids and was hoping that treating them would improve my PCS symptoms as well.

Is endovenous laser ablation more painful than radiofrequency occlusion?
(16 answers)
I've heard that ELA hurts more than RO. Is this true? They sound like sort of the same thing; why would one hurt more than the other?

Does endovenous laser ablation remove veins?
(17 answers)
Are the problem veins removed after ELA or are they just left there? Is that bad for the body to have dead tissue laying around?

Can endovenous laser ablation treat my venous insufficiency?
(16 answers)
Is Endovenous Laser Ablation or VNUS Closure Fast a more effective way to treat a dilated greater saphenous vein with gross incompetence from the saphenofemoral vein down the lower leg, contributing to superficial venous hypertension?

Can endovenous laser ablation give me deep vein thrombosis?
(14 answers)
I've heard that ELA can result in deep vein thrombosis. Is this true, and how common is this complication? Is there any way to prevent it?

What can i do about difficulties associated with undergoing Endovenous Laser Ablation?
(15 answers)
I had evlt done back in may all of the sudden just recently my leg has a lot of aching and pain where it was done its sore to touch its tender. There is also numbness in that spot of leg very achy where the surgery was performed. What could be the is

Can endovenous laser ablation treat spider and varicose veins?
(17 answers)
I have both spider veins and varicose veins. Will endovenous laser ablation treat both of these problems?

Can endovenous laser ablation techniques be used on any vein?
(15 answers)
Can endovenous laser ablation be used to treat multiple veins, or only the greater saphenous vein? Will it take care of varicose veins that are closer to my ankles?

What kind of laser is used for endovenous laser ablation?
(16 answers)
The idea of a laser in my leg sounds a little scary. Is there a risk of getting burned during the procedure?

Do Spider Veins lead to Leg Ulcers?
(26 answers)
I heard that spider veins cause leg ulcers and skin cancer. Is this true?

What complications are involved with Endovenous Laser Ablation?
(8 answers)
If I have had large vessels such as the saphenous closed, is there chance of circulatory problems later on?

Is vein mapping done with Endovenous Laser Ablation?
(9 answers)
Is the vein mapping procedure done with Endovenous Laser Ablation?

Is surgery really necessary for varicose veins?
(6 answers)
Are endovenous laser ablation and radiofrequency ablation suitable for varicose veins in the upper part of the thigh? I consulted my surgeon for alternative techniques, he said sclerotherapy would not work. Would these other two methods be suitable?

Can EVLT make your legs look worse?
(7 answers)
Is it possible for EVLT to make your legs look worse after the procedure?

Does endovenous laser ablation damage the saphenous vein?
(5 answers)
I’ve heard that endovenous laser treatments actually remove or destroy the saphenous vein in the leg. Is this true, and will I still get enough blood circulation to the legs if this large vessel is removed?