With the CoolTouch CTEV laser treatment, you can easily be free from the
symptoms of varicose veins, including achy, itchy legs, or legs that burn
or feel heavy or restless, almost immediately with a simple, virtually
pain-free office-based procedure.
3EVLT (EndoVenous Laser Treatment)
This technique involves simply placing a laser catheter inside the vein
and using laser energy to seal the faulty vein shut. An EndoVenous laser
treatment is a quick, minimally invasive laser procedure that is performed
in the doctor's office for treatment of varicose veins. The procedure
takes about an hour and there is no scarring, minimal postoperative pain
and normal activities can be resumed shortly after treatment.
ECA (EndoVenous Chemical Ablations)
This highly specialized technique involves first doing an ultrasound map
of the entire diseased venous network so that sources hidden in the skin
are located. Then, under direct ultrasound visualization, a foamed sclerosant
is injected into the diseased veins. This causes the diseased veins to
close down immediately, and over time, the veins narrow to a fibrous thread
which is invisible since it is beneath the skin.
Microphlebectomy
This is a procedure that is performed after EndoVenous laser ablation and
the varicose vein persists. The vein is anesthetized locally and a small
needle puncture over the vein is made. At this time, a "knitting
hook" type instrument grasps the vein through the needle puncture
and the bulging portion of the vein is pulled through the puncture. Patients
only feel pressure, no scalpel is used and no stitches are needed. This
procedure doesn't produce any scarring, and a bandage and compression
stocking are worn for one week after treatment.
Spider Vein Treatments
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a technique that involves the injection of a concentrated
solution directly into the vein. Most individuals require a couple of
sessions to treat all the spider veins. Sclerotherapy may include swelling,
bruising, and redness but is relatively inexpensive and has little downtime.
Precision Laser Treatment
This laser leg treatment works by selectively heating vein walls until
they collapse and seal shut. This includes the physician placing a chilled
laser hand piece against the area to be treated. Laser pulses then will
be delivered evenly along the length of the vein. Laser treatments are
typically described as a warm sting, but laser pulses delivered into larger
or deeper veins may be more uncomfortable. Treatments can take between
five to thirty minutes depending on the size of area to be treated. Most
individuals require two to three treatments, with three to six week intervals.
Following treatment, a red mark may appear in the treatment area and persist
for a few days. A compression bandage or stocking may be required. Limited
exercise and sun exposure will be required for at least a week after treatment.
Before & After Vein View
All procedures are outpatient procedures, which are performed in the doctor's
office with local anesthetics and minimal recovery time. Each individual
will need a consultation appointment to determine which treatment will
be best for them.
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