Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT), is an ultrasound-guided laser procedure for treating varicose veins. Unlike previous treatment options, EVLT cures varicose veins without painful surgery, scarring, or prolonged recovery time.
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After applying a local numbing agent, the doctor makes a tiny puncture in the leg above the affected vein and inserts a delicate laser fiber. Referring to images on an ultrasound screen (which you can also watch if you wish), the doctor positions the fiber into the affected vein and delivers laser energy to seal the faulty vein. He then removes the laser fiber, and you’re done. The body has already compensated for the loss of function in these damaged veins.  By closing off the diseased vein and preventing the “back flow” of venous blood, circulation improves, symptoms disappear and the appearance of your legs is noticeably enhanced. The treated veins slump and soon disintegrate.

EVLT provides immediate relief from leg discomfort and unsightly bulging veins, and you can resume normal activities as soon as you leave the clinic. In fact, walking immediately after the procedure is encouraged. Only rigorous activities like gym workouts are off limits, and then only for a week.

Most people report little or no pain associated with the treatment. After the procedure, you might experience slight bruising, which commonly disappears within the first few weeks, and a sensation of tightness, which disappears soon days after treatment. These possible minor discomforts are relieved with an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.

EVLT, which radically changed and improved treatment options for varicose veins, was pioneered by Drs. Robert Min and Luis Navarro in 1999. Clinical data collected since the procedure was introduced shows success rates of 93 to 98 percent—significantly higher than traditional (and painful) vein stripping surgery.

Key Benefits of Endovenous Laser Therapy

            • EVLT is available in the specialized comfort and convenience of
             the Rocky Mountain Vein Clinic.

            • No hospitalization-outpatient procedure

            • No general anesthesia only local numbing agents.

            • No scarring.

            • Treatment takes less than two hours.

            • Swift recovery-normal activities same day

            • Immediate visual results and relief of symptoms.

            • Extremely safe and effective with over

            • Affordable and covered by most insurance policies.

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