What kind of anesthesia is used during EVLT?

Is local, topical, or general anesthesia typically used during this procedure?

Answers from doctors (10)


More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Jul 21, 2021

Local anesthesia is provided during EVLT using a dilute solution of lidocaine injected into the skin overlying the vein being treated.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

Local anesthesia is provided during EVLT using a dilute solution of lidocaine injected into the skin overlying the vein being treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 04, 2010

Local tumescent anesthesia is used. Some physicians may also give an oral sedative or pain medicatiion.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Local tumescent anesthesia is used. Some physicians may also give an oral sedative or pain medicatiion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Feb 11, 2010

Local anesthesia (tumescent). There is no need for general anesthesia.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Local anesthesia (tumescent). There is no need for general anesthesia.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Feb 10, 2010

The anesthesia used for EVLT is local.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The anesthesia used for EVLT is local.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Feb 10, 2010

Local anesthesia.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Local anesthesia.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Feb 10, 2010

Most of my cases are performed using local anesthesia. A small percentage need a sedative. In my opinion, general anesthesia is not warranted for this procedure.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Most of my cases are performed using local anesthesia. A small percentage need a sedative. In my opinion, general anesthesia is not warranted for this procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 10, 2010

Local injection.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Local injection.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Providence Vein Center

Published on Feb 10, 2010

Local Anesthesia.

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Answered by Providence Vein Center

Local Anesthesia.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Feb 10, 2010

Typically a local anesthetic is used such as lidocaine.? No other anesthetic is necessary.? The lidocaine is important for the entire procedure because it is also used to anesthetize the part of the vein being treated so that the heat from the laser is not a problem for the patient.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

Typically a local anesthetic is used such as lidocaine.? No other anesthetic is necessary.? The lidocaine is important for the entire procedure because it is also used to anesthetize the part of the vein being treated so that the heat from the laser is not a problem for the patient.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Feb 10, 2010

Just local anesthetic , Lidocaine, is used for pain control. This is the safest and most effective way to prevent discomfort. General Anesthesia is just not necessary and it ads additional risks. Topical anesthesia rarely can provide adequate anesthesia.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Just local anesthetic , Lidocaine, is used for pain control. This is the safest and most effective way to prevent discomfort. General Anesthesia is just not necessary and it ads additional risks. Topical anesthesia rarely can provide adequate anesthesia.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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