About EVLT Varicose Veins Treatment - How Does It Work

There are several treatments for treating varicose veins. This is EVLT, which stands for Endo Venous Laser Treatment. EVLT uses radio frequency and laser. It is done in a doctor's office. This technique is like a high-tech version of sclerotherapy. The doctor inserts a tiny catheter into the affected vein and sends a radio frequency or laser energy into the vein, which shrinks and seals the vein shut.

The "No Surgery, No Scar" Way

Using EVLT Varicose Veins removal is dubbed the "no-surgery, no-scar" way to have unsightly varicose veins gotten rid of. The treatment lasts less than an hour, in a doctor's office, with no anesthesia, hospitalization or scars. There is an immediate relief of symptoms and the patient can immediately return to normal activity. The treatment is 98% effective.

How is EVLT Varicose Veins Removal Done?

The doctor locates the varicose vein using ultrasound imaging. Then a local (numbing) anesthetic is applied. A tiny laser fiber or catheter tube is inserted into the affected vein, usually at a point near the knee. Radio frequency or laser energy is sent through the tube, all along the length of the vein, damaging its walls and causing the vein to seal shut. The main vein that was treated, as well as its smaller attached veins will seal shut and turn into scar tissue within a matter of weeks.

Recovery Time After Having EVLT Varicose Veins Removal?

A patient can return to normal activity immediately. Walking is encouraged. However, more rigorous exercising is not recommended for a little while. Any minor soreness or bruising can be treated by taking over-the-counter non-aspirin pain relievers.

Are There Side Effects from EVLT Varicose Veins Removal?

There are many other veins that will take over the volume of blood that the affected vein had. The body will automatically redirect the blood through the rest of the healthy veins that have good valves.

There may be slight soreness or bruising in the treated area, which will dissipate over a few weeks. A delayed tightness or pulling sensation will appear in four to seven days after EVLT is done. This is normal and to be expected after this type of treatment.

How Successful is EVLT Varicose Veins Removal?

There is a 93-98% success rate in clinical data with up to five years of follow-up. This rate is much higher than in the other varicose vein treatment options available. EVLT is becoming the "gold standard" of varicose vein treatment.

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