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The Endovenous Laser Ablation procedure, an alternative treatment option to traditional vein stripping surgery, brings state of the art technology to an age old disease. The procedure is an outpatient (day surgery) treatment performed in doctor’s offices, surgical centers, and hospitals. Local or regional anesthesia is typically used to numb the treatment area. A thin catheter is inserted into the vein through a small opening, using only a single needle stick. The catheter delivers laser energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat, collapse, and seal shut.
Once the diseased vein is closed, other healthy veins take over and empty blood from your legs. As normal return flow is re-established, your symptoms should improve noticeably.
Following the procedure, the catheter is removed, a bandage is placed over the insertion site and your leg may be wrapped typically for 1 day to aid healing. Your doctor may ask you to walk, wear compression stockings, and to refrain from long periods of standing for a period of time following the procedure to help speed your recovery. Many patients resume normal activities within 1-2 days.
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