Why Endovenous Laser Therapy Instead of Other Treatment of Varicose Veins?
The benefits of EVLT are the following: • A simple procedure • Performed under local anesthetic • Minimally invasive, so minimal risk of scarring and postoperative infection • The procedure takes about one hour and avoids surgery in the operating room with its associated costs • Rapid recovery with reduced postoperative pain • Normal activities can be resumed almost immediately • Excellent clinical and aesthetic results • Covered by most insurance companies including Medicare after failure of conservative medical management What Are The Complications Of Vein Management? Sclerotherapy and EVLT have rarely been associated with any serious complications. Minor complications of these procedures include bruising, mild itching, tingling, tenderness and tightness in the treated leg for up to two weeks after the treatment. Allergic reactions to the sclerosant have been reported, but are extremely rare. Ulceration of the skin after sclerotherapy can rarely occur. If they occur, the usually heal
