EVLT

If you suffer from varicose veins you are not alone. Millions of people across the nation suffer from this same ailment. But you don't need to suffer, there are a variety of procedures to assist you in alleviating your symptoms and if you don't suffer from any symptoms, but are just embarrassed by the sight of them, you can still take advantage of the treatments in order to make your legs look great. Treatments like EVLT or endovenous laser treatment.

Initially your vascular surgeon will discuss the procedure with you. At this time a physical examination of the leg will also be performed that will include a Doppler ultrasound examination to make a diagram of the vein that will be treated. Once it has been decided that you are a good candidate for this procedure, your vascular surgeon will schedule the procedure itself.

The Procedure

The EVLT procedure utilizes ultrasound technology, your surgeon will use a slender laser fiber that is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

Advantages

• Immediate relief of symptoms

• Less invasive

• Minimal downtime

• Outpatient procedure

• Minimal scarring and bruising

• Less likely hood of ulcers

After Treatment

• You should not take aspirin for pain, but Tylenol can be used.

• Make sure that you drink plenty of water; 6-8 glasses per day are recommended.

• If you do have tenderness at your procedure site, you may apply ice directly to your healing veins.

• You should avoid tight clothing as well as tight belts while during your healing process.

EVLT takes about 45 minutes to complete and with a local anesthesia it is considered a minimally-invasive procedure for treating varicose veins. There is very little pain if any at all and basically no scarring afterwards.