How EvLT is Used for Varicose Vein Treatment?

 Millions of men and women are affected by unsightly and often painful conditions called spider and varicose veins. When blood vessel walls weaken and create abnormal blood flow this is when varicose veins develop. Spider and varicose veins mainly have a genetic influence. However, any condition or activity that puts pressure on the veins such as sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, weight gain, or pregnancy can contribute to their development. 

Laser Varicose Vein Surgery Treatment-

EvLT treatments utilize Endovenous Laser Treatment (EvLT) technology. Most health insurance plans cover the EvLT treatment and enable women and men of all ages to eliminate throbbing, aching, or unsightly veins without conventional leg vein surgery such as varicose vein stripping. This varicose vein treatment requires no lengthy recovery and is quick and easy. With EvLT treatment patient satisfaction is high. Under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis this treatment can be performed and has the following advantages:

• Short procedure time
• Minimal discomfort
• Excellent aesthetic results
• Little downtime

With EvLT laser treatments, What kind of veins can be treated?

For the greater saphenous vein, this is a vein treatment. For the development of most varicose veins, this major superficial vein of the leg when incompetent is responsible. To traditional surgical stripping of the greater saphenous vein, EvLT is an effective alternative. 

Candidate for Laser Vein Treatments

The medical technician will arrange for a completely non-invasive mapping ultrasound which will be performed in an office setting providing you are a candidate for varicose vein treatment energy corridor. The ultrasound will show the affected saphenous veins on the day of treatment and provide a “map” for the physician. 

Treatment

A local anesthetic will be applied to the length of the vein to make the treatment virtually painless, on the day of the laser vein treatment energy corridor. A thin laser fiber will be threaded through a very small entry point with the assistance of ultrasound technology usually near the knee. Targeted laser energy will be delivered inside the saphenous vein wall once inserted along the vein so that blood can be re-routed. With little to no discomfort, the treatment takes about 1-3 hours and normal daily activities can be resumed immediately following the treatment. Performed in an outpatient setting treatment time can be under 1 hour. 

Do you get insurance coverage?

A large percentage of the cost of the endovenous laser vein treatments is needed so most health insurance plans cover the cost of the ultrasound mapping appointment. On your health care policy, the amount of coverage depends majorly. For cosmetic refinement, insurance will not cover any fees associated with sclerotherapy. To make sure you are pre-approved, you may need to speak to your insurance company. 

After treatment

To your normal routine, you will be able to return after the vein treatment energy corridor. For the next 3-4 days, walking is encouraged. You may experience some bruising and a feeling of tightness but the treated leg may feel slightly tender. In just a few days any discomfort should subside and daytime compression hoses are recommended for two weeks.