How is a laser procedure different from surgery?
Surgery involves considerable preparation, general anesthesia, the risk of infection, pain in the affected areas, and a lengthy recovery period. The medical laser technology used in EVLT eliminates all of that. It’s “minimally invasive.” The entry point through which your physician gets the laser fiber to the target area is extremely small, not even requiring stitches. There is really no “recovery” to speak of. In fact, you’ll be up and walking as soon as it’s over, able to return to normal activity quickly. The risk of infection is extremely low.
