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Laser Therapy Options for Varicose Veins
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Varicose veins and spider veins are not typically hazardous to one’s health, but many people prefer to have them removed for aesthetic reasons. Today’s latest innovations in varicose vein removal include laser and pulsed light treatments, and these offer an alternative to surgery. Laser therapy treatments are used only for treating surface leg veins and are a fast, effective and easy way to treat veins permanently. Here’s a close look at different laser therapy options for varicose veins:
Endovenous Laser Ablation for Varicose Veins
Endovenous laser ablation is an alternative to vein stripping, and is often performed using dilute local anesthesia. This process is among the minimally-invasive techniques available for varicose vein removal, and can be used to treat small saphenous veins, anterior accessory saphenous veins and perforartors, according to a report published in The Journal of Venous Disease. (Source: eMedicine) In this process, an ultrasonography device is used to confirm the position of the laser fiber and catheter against the vein, and then the laser beam is delivered into the skin.
VenaCure EVLT
The VenaCure EVLT system is among the latest endovenous laser treatemtns available in the United States, and has been clinically proven to treat varicose veins with minimal risks. The VenaCure EVLT procedure makes use of an innovative EVLT ® catheter that is inserted into a laser fiber directly inside the vein that needs to be removed. A precise dose of energy is delivered into the catheter to collapse the vein and diverts blood flow to other functional veins. This treatment takes about an hour, and promises minimal to no scarring. Side effects may include slight tenderness, mild bruising and tightness that typically subsides within a few days.
Yag Lasers for Varicose Veins
Yag lasers are most commonly used to treat spider veins and in some cases, varicose veins. This type of laser helps break down the vein easily and efficiently by delivering a very focused beam of light into the skin. The wavelength of light is targeted to the pigment in the blood, so the laser will not damage the surrounding tissues in any way. The Yag laser heats up the small vein and destroys it completely. After a few weeks, the damaged vein is simply reabsorbed by the body and disappears completely.
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Varicose Vein Removal
Intense pulsed is among the newest techniques for spider vein and varicose vein removal, and works by selectively damaging the vein. It is designed primarily for lesions that are deep within the skin’s surface, and may not be appropriate for certain types of varicose veins. Still, this type of laser treatment may be effective in reducing the size of the protruding vein. A series of intense pulsed light therapy treatments is necessary for achieving optimal results.
There are now several laser therapy options available for varicose vein removal, and all treatments must be administered under the close supervision of licensed and experienced medical professional. Learn more about varicose vein treatments in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to set up a consultation for varicose vein removal treatments.
Published: 10/30/2009, Last Updated: 10/30/2009
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