What is the difference between the endovenous laser treatment and the traditional vein stripping?
Historically, the vein stripping was and still is considered a very aggressive and traumatic procedure. The vein stripping is performed in a hospital and requires general anesthesia. It is a very painful procedure and requires a lengthy recovery time. The endovenous laser treatment is a non-surgical, minimally invasive and virtually pain-free way to treat varicose veins. Clinical studies show that recurring incidences of varicose vein disease are actually less after utilizing endovenous laser treatment than the historical, vein stripping procedure.
