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Replied on 12/2/2010

By: Miller Vein  |  Jeffrey H. Miller, M.D.
Novi, MI

Endovenous laser ablation treats the underlying cause of varicose veins. While it may prevent future varicose veins, I do not recommend it as a prophylactic procedure. If this is performed for varicose veins, it may decrease the chances of varicose veins in the future.

Replied on 10/4/2009

By: Laser Vein Center  |  Thomas Wright M.D. F.A.C.P. RVT
O'Fallon, MO

ElVeS (Endo Laser Vein System) is a new endovenous laser treatment that treats the underlying cause of most varicose veins: saphenous and small saphenous vein insufficiency. Treating the underlying cause in turn will likely prevent the development of new varicose veins in the area of the leg that is served by the treated vein.

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