EVLT® Endovenous Laser Treatment

Endovenous laser is a cutting edge, FDA approved technique to treat varicose veins using laser energy delivered directly within the vein (endoveneously) that is now available used in Boca Raton and Palm Beach Florida. Endovenous laser treatments, performed in the physician’s office under local anesthesia, delivers laser energy through a small laser fiber. This laser vein treatment produces little, if any scarring and has a relatively quick recovery period.

During this outpatient laser vein treatment procedure, your doctor will visualize your blood vessels, then record their shape and size using a duplex ultrasound exam. She locates and maps the points where your veins may be leaking in your venous system. Your problem area is anesthetized and a sterilized fiber will be guided through the vein, where laser energy will be targeted.

After the procedure, you’ll be required to wear a compression stocking for a period lasting approximately one week following treatment. In three to seven days, your doctor will re-examine the treatment area, which may include duplex and doppler ultrasound diagnostics. Depending on the results, a future brush up procedure using injections (sclerotherapy) may be advised.

Temporary and uncommon side effects of Endovenous Laser Treatment include discoloration, bruising and inflammation. These side effects typically go away in a few weeks.

By not obtaining varicose veins laser vein treatment, your condition may worsen, both in terms of increasing the number of veins and enlargement of existing veins. Patients who have underlying venous insufficiency may develop an increased risk of blood clots in their varicose veins, ankle swelling, eczema and ulceration. Endovenous Laser Treatment may improve your circulation and provide you with healthier looking legs. The treated varicose veins will also benefit from a reduction in size or even complete closure.