Purpose
What Is
EVLA Treatment
Endovenous Laser Ablation Treatment (EVLA) uses laser light to seal the diseased vein shut.
Using a small needle, a laser fiber is inserted directly into a varicose vein and is carefully positioned using the assistance of ultrasound. Precise, rapid pulses of laser light heat up the inside of the vein causing it to close off.
EVLA is done in the clinic under local anesthesia and physical activity is encouraged after the procedure. In fact, many patients will drive to work and finish their shifts after EVLA without the help of pain medication!
Purpose
Fast Treatment
& Recovery
The surgeons at Re*be® will advise you on their recommendations for treatment and will answer your questions.
This is truly a marvelous advance in vein treatment, and laser ablation therapy is rapidly becoming an excellent alternative to surgical vein stripping. Following EVLA, compression stockings must be worn for one week. Follow-up sclerotherapy sessions complete the procedure and reduce the chance of the varicose veins coming back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Endovenous Laser Ablation
Relief of symptoms
EVLA uses laser light energy to treat a vein with extreme precision.
Non-surgical procedure
Minimally invasive lasers procedures have proved to be safe and effective through years of medical procedures in all of their many applications.
Little downtime
With your compression stockings on, you may resume most activities immediately following the procedure. Many patients are able to go back to work from the procedure.
Same day, outpatient procedure
The procedure is done as an in office, outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. Wear compression stockings following treatment.
Little to no scarring
You might notice a bit of bruising post-treatment which should last no more than 6 weeks. Incisions are not part of the procedure and the injection sites are very small.
Local Anesthesia
EVLA is done in the clinic under local anesthesia and physical activity is encouraged after the procedure.
