Varicose Vein Surgery Phoenix - EVLT

Today, EVLT, along with a variety of other modern laser vein treatments are available to patients who suffer from varicose veins. EVLT, also known as Endovenous Laser Treatment, is among the most innovative treatment modalities offered by many vein clinics and centers in the Phoenix area. EVLT has become the procedure of choice for many patients and their doctors.

EVLT is a minimally invasive laser procedure that does not cause the type of unwanted scarring like other vein treatments can. Ultrasound is used too detect the varicose vein that requires treatment, then a laser is used to literally collapse the damaged vein so that blood can no longer flow through it.

The blood from the damaged vein can then be diverted to other healthy veins, and returned to the heart. The closing off of the damaged vein is not an issue because there are numerous other veins throughout the affected area of the body that essentially take the place or the treated vein. In many instances, circulation even improves in the treated area. The procedure typically takes about 45 minutes to complete, has up to a 98% success rate, and can be performed on an outpatient basis using only local anesthetic.

Laser treatments such as EVLT can be used as an effective treatment for those who have developed varicosities for the following reasons:

• AGE-Valves within the veins can become weak with age. The risk of varicose veins therefore increases, and occurs most often in those from 30 to 70 years old

• HEREDITY-There is a greater chance for the development of varicose veins if family members have also been affected

• OBESITY-Being overweight puts extra pressure on the veins, and can therefore weaken them

 

• GENDER-Females are more likely than males to develop varicose veins

• STANDING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME-Blood cannot circulate as well in those who remain in the same position for long intervals

• PREGNANCY-Pregnancy increases the amount of blood in the body, but also decreases the blood flow from the legs to the pelvis