Welcome to the 21st Century, endovenous laser treatment or EVLT is an alternative to surgical stripping of varicose veins. It is less invasive and healing is much quicker.
Endovenous laser treatment is performed in your vein doctor’s office or clinic; the procedure requires no incisions or hospital stay.

Endovenous Laser Treatment

The endovenous laser treatment is performed under local anesthesia right in your doctor’s office. There is very little scarring if any and recovery time is minimal. Your doctor will first do an ultrasound that will allow him or her to visualize your blood vessels and record their size and shape. Your doctor will outline the venous system so that he/she will know where all the leaky points are. Photos are taken of the area that is to be treated.

The area that is going to be treated will be covered with a skin anesthetic known as lidocaine. A sterile fiber will then be inserted into your vein and positioned under ultrasound guidance. Laser energy is used to treat the targeted vein. A compression stocking is applied and should be worn for at least one week following your treatment.

After the Procedure

Endovenous laser treatment leaves no scars and there is minimal to no pain associated with the procedure. You should experience immediate relief from symptoms along with a rapid recovery period. You may experience some minor soreness and bruising that can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain medication. You will be encouraged to walk and resume all of our normal activities following the procedure.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in the your area who are innovative in their vein treatment procedures. If you are experiencing problems with spider and varicose veins you can find a vein treatment center in your area now.