Laser For Veins

Varicose veins, or varicose veins, in everyday life is often referred to as “the disease of tired legs. “But in fact, the factors causing it are much more complicated. And the disease itself is by no means just a harmless cosmetic defect. Varicose veins of the lower extremities leads to the occurrence of chronic venous insufficiency – a condition, the final result of which may be the occurrence of a venous trophic ulcer.

Endovenous laser coagulation

Endovenous laser coagulation (EVLK)- minimally invasive, safe, modern and effective type of treatment for varicose veins. It has synonymous names: endovenous laser ablation, endovasal coagulation of the veins of the lower extremities, endovenous laser obliteration (EVLO). But whatever the name, the technique of laser coagulation remains the same. A radial fiber-optic light guide is inserted through the puncture into the vein. Then, with the help of a special pump, an anesthetic solution is pumped around the vein, which not only anesthetizes the procedure, but also compresses the vein, reducing its diameter and thereby protecting the surrounding tissues from overheating. For the procedure, modern vascular lasers are used, which generate two waves: one of them is absorbed by blood hemoglobin, the second – by the vascular wall. Vienna is “brewing”. All stages (position of the light guide, infiltration of the solution around the vein, the very process of “brewing”) are monitored in real time by ultrasound devices. The duration of the EVLK procedure on one limb is 30-60 minutes.

Advantages of the Laser Removal Method:

• Minimal trauma, which allows the procedure to be carried out on an outpatient basis and under local anesthesia;
• you can go home immediately after the operation.
• Fast recovery, good cosmetic result: no marks and scars remain;
• high efficiency, low relapse rate.

Since endovenous laser coagulation is currently considered one of the most advanced, low-traumatic and minimally invasive types of treatment for varicose veins.

Complications

Complications of varicose veins, although rare, can include:

• Painful ulcers may form on the skin near varicose veins, particularly near the ankles. A discolored spot on the skin usually begins before an ulcer forms. See your doctor immediately if you suspect you’ve developed an ulcer.
• Blood clots.Occasionally, veins deep within the legs become enlarged. In such cases, the affected leg may become painful and swell. Any persistent leg pain or swelling warrants medical attention because it may indicate a blood clot — a condition known medically as thrombophlebitis.
• Occasionally, veins very close to the skin may burst. This usually causes only minor bleeding. But any bleeding requires medical attention.