Women and men looking for an effective treatment for varicose veins that does not include surgery or scarring may want to consider endovenous laser ablation, an advanced vein therapy that is highly effective in most cases. Endovenous laser ablation is virtually pain free and can be performed in less than an hour and without hospitalization. In this minimally invasive procedure, laser energy is used to seal faulty veins, which results in a reduction or complete closure of the vein.
A trained professional administers endovenous laser ablation to patients in a doctor office setting as an outpatient procedure. Ultrasound imaging is used to map the veins of the legs, as well as to direct the insertion and placement of a laser fiber that is used to deliver the laser energy to targeted veins. Once the provider identifies the faulty veins, a local anesthetic will be administered to ensure patient comfort prior to beginning the procedure. This treatment most often is performed in under an hour and recipients can return to regular activities, except strenuous exercise, right after the procedure. Compression stockings should be worn for one week to ensure proper healing and a follow up visit will be scheduled approximately one week after the initial treatment.
Geographical location, practitioner fees and the number of veins to be treated influence the cost of receiving endovenous laser ablation. If the endovenous laser ablation procedure is considered medically necessary in order to alleviate the pain that is often associated with varicose veins, this treatment will likely be covered by medical insurance.
Contacting a vein specialist in your area is the best way to learn more about endovenous laser ablation and to determine if this is the best option for you.
About Southern California Vein Care Patients in need of a Del Mar varicose veins specialist should look no further than Del Mar Vein Care. Located in San Diego, California, Dr. Zachary Rattner and his team of medical professionals provide patients with the very latest and most effective treatments so that they may overcome varicose veins and spider veins. These can be painful and embarrassing conditions for many people. The cosmetic concerns of spider veins and the pain caused by varicose veins can be tremendous.
This Del Mar varicose veins specialist understands the importance of his work to his patients and works hard to make Del Mar Vein Care the most trusted name in vein care in San Diego. Some of the treatments offered by this Del Mar varicose veins specialist include compression stockings, varicose vein surgery, endovenous laser ablation, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy and radiofrequency occlusion. Sclerotherapy is also available to patients seeking treatment for venous diseases.
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