Laser Varicose Vein Treatment with the VenaCure™ EVLT Procedure

Considered by many to be the gold standard in varicose vein treatment, endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is powerful yet minimally invasive. With great aesthetic results, high rates of success, and low incidence of complications, EVLT is an excellent option for many patients who want to avoid general anesthesia and surgery.

For patients undergoing EVLT, a thin laser-emitting fiber is passed into the diseased vein through a tiny incision in the leg. Laser light comes out of the tip of the fiber and enters the wall of the vessel. This light heats the vessel wall, triggering contraction of the vein and causing it to permanently close off. Blood then re-routes to healthier veins, often those deeper in the leg, causing the varicose veins to disappear.

These treatments have far fewer complications and are much more comfortable for patients than the traditional surgical options. EVLT is done as an outpatient, and requires only a few hours spent at the clinic. Afterwards, patients may experience some mild discomfort and swelling, but that typically resolves in a few days, at which time they may return to their normal schedules.

A brief history on one of the gold standards in vein care: Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) in Manhattan
Laser energy is simply a concentrated beam of light. The use of lasers has advanced medical care dramatically since the 1960s. Today, endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is quickly becoming the go-to method to resolve varicose veins. Manhattan vein doctors at VIP Centers offer this safe, effective option, while being among the nation’s top experts consistently voted by their peers as the best.

Things to know about endovenous laser treatment: how does the procedure work
The doctor begins by creating a precise ultrasound map of the path of the vein. Only local anesthetic is needed to numb the treatment area. Then the doctor inserts a thin laser fiber into the diseased vein, through a tiny entry point. The fiber emits a carefully controlled dose of laser light as it is pulled back through. Vein walls react to the energy by constricting and sealing. As the blood flow is naturally re-routed to deep, healthy veins, the superficial varicose vein dies and is eventually absorbed by the body.

You are encouraged to resume walking and normal activities right after the procedure. You may have some soreness or slight swelling, but it is easily managed with non-aspirin over-the-counter medications, and it lasts only a few days.

What are the benefits of endovenous laser treatment (EVLT)

• Covered by insurance
• Minimally Invasive
• No sutures; usually no visible scarring
• The procedure is perfectly tolerated with very little discomfort
• No downtime
• Mild, temporary side effects
• Immediate Relief from symptons
• High long-term success rate (up to 98 percent)
• No general anesthesia necessary

Is EVLT right for you?

Contact us for a vein screening at 646-402-5996. Our team understand that each patient is unique, especially when it comes to his or her veins, legs, lifestyle, schedule and budget.

At Vein Institute & Pain Centers of America in Manhattan, vein care is never one-size-fits-all. You can count on a customized treatment plan from our broad offering of services, including endovenous laser treatment (EVLT).

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a popular option in Manhattan to resolve varicose veins. Call Vein Institute & Pain Centers of America at 646-402-5996 to see how we can help you today.