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Replied on 11/22/2010

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

Yes, it's the same procedure with different brands. The laser ablation can be performed with a variety of lasers. All have very similar long term results. Higher wavelength lasers tend to cause less brusing.

Replied on 10/9/2009

By: Vein Specialists Institute  |  Kenneth H. Jesser, M.D.
Palm Desert, CA

The procedures are all performed with lasers and fibers - the procedures are
basically the same, with different names used by different companies.

Replied on 10/8/2009

By: Vein Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc.  |  Khalil Fattahi M.D.
Board Certified, American Board of Phlebology
Campbell, CA

Essentially they are same methods for endovenous laser ablation of
Greater Saphenous Varicosity using at thigh level. Their difference
is in wavelengths. EVLT's wavelength is 810nm, and ELVeS 980nm. In
practice, great majority of physicians believe that the results are
the same (great in most cases) no matter which wavelength is used.
There may be slight differences mentioned by their manufacturers,
which so far have not been too relevant in clinical practice (my
personal opinion).

Replied on 10/8/2009

By: Heart and Vein Center  |  Rodolfo D. Farhy, MD
Royal Oak, MI

Yes, the terms can be essentially interchanged.

Replied on 10/8/2009

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

The ELVeS is a similar procedure to the EVLT. The laser and type of fiber
are different.
The laser emits light at a wavelength that is more absorbed by water and is
associated with less bruising.

Replied on 10/8/2009

By: California Vein Specialists  |  J. Michael Leary M.D., FACEP
Newport Beach, CA

The procedures are the same but they use different wave lengths. The
EVLT uses an 810 laser and the ELVes uses a 1470. I have both lasers
in my practice and find that the ELVes is much more gentle, very little
bruising and no pain or inflammation after the procedure. The 1470
works by absorbing water from the vein wall, where the 810 has more of a
cauterizing effect. Both have very good end results and closure rates,
but my patients are happier when we use the 1470

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