How effective is endovenous laser treatment?

How effective is endovenous laser treatment?

Results: The described protocol for endovenous laser treatment has successfully eliminated 98.1% of 516 treated veins with a single laser treatment. Additionally, in the last 386 treated veins when increased energy levels were utilized, the success rate was 99.7%. There were no significant complications.

Is endovenous laser treatment safe?

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a safe and effective treatment that can treat varicose veins and eliminate venous reflux disease in just one office visit. This treatment does not require any downtime for most patients and provides immediate relief from symptoms with no scarring.

How long does laser vein treatment take to heal?

A light sedative or local anesthesia is used for deep laser treatment, and the entire process takes about an hour. You will need to wear compression stockings for a bit to help heal the varicose vein, but you should see results in about two to three weeks.

Is endovenous laser treatment painful?

The only discomfort you feel during the procedure is from the very tiny needles used to inject lidocaine, a local anesthetic, in the skin and around the veins we are treating.

What happens after endovenous laser ablation?

What happens after endovenous laser varicose vein surgery? You will be encouraged to walk right after the procedure, for about 30 to 60 minutes. Your leg may have some bruising. The bruises should go away in about 2 weeks.

How much is endovenous laser ablation?

On MDsave, the cost of an Endovenous Ablation ranges from $3,291 to $6,291. Those on high deductible health plans or without insurance can save when they buy their procedure upfront through MDsave.

How painful is vein ablation?

Fortunately, vascular endovenous ablation only causes slight discomfort in the vein for most patients. Because a local anesthetic is used, the actual procedure is hardly painful at all.

Does vein ablation help circulation?

Vein ablation treatment is minimally invasive. Varicose veins cause scar tissue to form, leading veins to close. Vein ablation treatment uses radiofrequency or laser energy to heat and collapse those veins, allowing for proper blood flow and circulation.

Does saphenous vein grow back?

In another 12 patients (17%) the great saphenous vein had partially grown back. Once again, no valves had formed and so these sections of vein that had partially grown back were also incompetent and showing recurrent reflux.

Should I elevate my leg after vein ablation?

Elevate your legs at least 3 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes for the first week. You may apply warm packs for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. This will help with pain and healing. You may continue with all other normal activities including work.