What are the advantages of EVLT over ligation and stripping surgery?
EVLT is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure. It requires only local anesthesia and no stitches. Patients can walk out of the office and quickly return to normal activities. Cure rates with EVLT are 95-98% which is higher than with any other form of therapy. Q: Is EVLT painful? A: No. Patients report that there is no pain during the procedure. Occasionally, they do experience a feeling of heat, with brief discomfort, from the laser energy. There may be some discomfort and tenderness in the treated area for 1 -2 weeks following. Q: How long will I be off my feet? A: Recovery time is minimal. Patients can walk out of the office after the procedure and, in most cases, immediately resume normal daily activities, excluding strenuous exercise and prolonged standing. Long plane or auto trips should be avoided for 3-4 weeks. Q: What are the typical side effects of EVLT? A: The common side effects are minor bruising and sometimes a sore, lumpy cord in the treated area, both of which disapp
