EVLT Varicose Veins Treatment

What is EVLT Laser Vein Removal?

EVLT varicose veins treatment are a technique for the permanent elimination of large varicose veins that involves the insertion of a laser fibre into the veins followed by the application of laser energy to heat and kill the veins.

This technique has been in common use since about 2000. It is now considered to be the Gold Standard for the elimination of large varicose veins.

EVLT is presently the most effective therapeutic procedure for elimination of venous insufficiency.

EVLT is performed in the office exclusively by highly qualified physicians specializing in cardiovascular medicine and dedicated to vein care and management. Each procedure is completed within 30 minutes, does not require preparation and does not entail restrictions on life style or physical activity except of strenuous exercises for about two weeks.

---

The procedure is done under local anesthesia and and is painless. During the procedure a light beam from a laser machine seals permanently the affected vein restoring, therefore, normal circulation. Depending on the number of diseased veins more than one procedure might be required.

Endovenous Laser Therapy is currently the most effective therapeutic procedure for elimination of venous insufficiency.

EVLT is a procedure where a thin laser fibre is inserted into the vein using ultrasound guidance. Laser energy is applied to the inside of the malfunctioning vein and the heat seals the vein closed.

Other healthy veins take over normal blood flow in the leg. Over time, the vein is absorbed by the body, alternatively it can be removed during the original procedure using microphlebectomy. Depending on the number of diseased veins more than one procedure might be required.

Varicose veins (and in many cases spider veins) are typically a symptom of chronic venous insufficiency (venous reflux). In addition to these visual representations the following symptoms can also be a sign of venous insufficiency:

• Pain (aching or cramping feeling)
• Heaviness
• Tiredness
• Burning / Tingling
• Swelling
• Tender areas around the veins
• Skin Pigmentation

In advanced stages the disease can progress and cause more serious complications such as:

• Blood clots, DVT
• Phlebitis
• Trophic Ulcers
• Bleeding

Beyond the visual improvements, the patients portrayed in the pictures reported elimination and significant improvement in all of the symptoms associated with varicose veins and venous insufficiency.