The varicose veins and spidery veins that look unsightly on a person’s legs are actually just a manifestation of problems on the greater saphenous vein. These varicose veins are painful, itchy, and could be swollen. There is still hope for those who are suffering from varicose veins and spidery veins. Laser ablation techniques can be done to remove these unsightly protruding veins.
Endovenous Laser Ablation
- This procedure is very easy to do when performed by a qualified and well-experienced physician.
- It is a treatment used to make the greater saphenous vein and the large varicose veins collapse.
- This is achieved by inserting a fine laser fiber inside the vein. The laser tip will produce pulses of light that cause the vein to collapse. At the same time, these collapsed veins are sealed shut so that there is no blood lost at all. Little by little the laser fiber is pulled along the vein until all the thrombosed veins have been collapsed.
- What makes this procedure rather popular is that this is the only effective way to treat varicose veins and spidery veins.It is very effective and the chances of recurrence are quite low because the greater saphenous vein was collapsed.
Endovenous Laser Ablation Side Effects
- Bruising at the area treated. This bruising will go away within a week or two.
- The patient might experience a pulling sensation and/or mild numbness around the area treated, especially the thighs.
- Tenderness and redness of the skin close to the treated area could also occur.
- Sometimes, patients report experiencing pain from the thighs down to the legs. Medications can be prescribed to alleviate the pain. Still, if the pain lasts for several days or even weeks, the patient should go back to the clinic for proper diagnosis as there could be problems with the treated area.
Endovenous Laser Ablation Cost
- The costs of ablation will surely depend upon the size of the areas treated.
- Some people might require more treatments because a lot of their veins have thrombosed. There are also some patients who only need a few passes of the laser pulses.
- The cost will also be affected by professional fees and clinic fees.
Endovenous Laser Ablation Risks
- There is always a risk of infection because something is inserted inside the body; however, this risk is very rare.
- It is also possible to develop deep venous thrombosis but this can be avoided by wearing support stockings.
- Still, the benefits of this procedure far outweigh the risks so that it is still a very popular cosmetic and medical option today.