EVLA is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes a laser beam for treating both the symptoms and the underlying cause of varicose veins. EVLA requires only local anesthesia and is performed in the office in under one hour with minor discomfort and quick recovery time. A small optic fiber is gently inserted directly into the vein with unhealthy valves, delivering laser light that heats specific areas of the vein, causing it to close. The optic fiber is withdrawn, and the healing process begins almost immediately. The closed vein is then reabsorbed into the body and the blood supply in that area is naturally rerouted through other, healthier veins. EVLA is used to treat the greater saphenous vein, the small saphenous vein and side branches of the saphenous veins.
The procedure is performed under ultrasound guidance, allowing the physician to treat the targeted area accurately and safely. Patients can usually resume normal activity within 24 hours with little to no pain or other complications.
- Laser beam treats both the symptoms and root cause of Varicose Veins
- One-hour procedure
- Recovery within few hours, minor discomfort
- Almost always covered by insurance*