What is vein closure by laser?
This is an exciting new laser procedure that involves placing a thin laser filament into the vein through a needle puncture in the lower leg and uses laser energy to heat the vein from inside, causing it to close down. Closure by laser has a 98% rate of completely closing down the vein. The laser procedure can be performed on most patients whose varicose veins are due to an incompetent saphenous vein. Each patient will be evaluated by our surgeon to determine which treatment is best for them.
Related Questions
- Are all patients with varicose veins candidates for Endovenous Laser Closure (EVLT - Varicose Vein Treatment, ELAS) or VNUS® Closure of the saphenous vein?
- Whats to choose between laser closure and VNUS (ClosureFAST) closure of the saphenous vein?
- If I have a laser or radiofrequeny vein closure, how long does it take?
