Varicose Vein Endovenous Laser Therapy in Knoxville, TN
Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) is a non-invasive treatment for larger veins. Laser energy delivered through a small puncture in the leg is used to treat the diseased vein. endovenous-laser-treatment-300x200Guided by ultrasound, a tiny optic fiber laser is inserted through a needle into the varicose vein. The laser heats and closes the vein, allowing blood to be naturally re-routed to other healthy veins. EVLT is often performed in conjunction with sclerotherapy to treat the smaller veins.
There is no surgery or hospitalization, and only a local anesthetic is applied. The procedure is performed in the office in about an hour. Normally, patients resume regular activity within a day. Most insurance plans and Medicare cover Endovenous Laser Therapy.
Endovenous Laser Therapy FAQs
What is endovenous laser therapy (EVLT)?
EVLT is a minimally invasive procedure that uses laser energy to heat and close faulty veins from the inside, causing them to collapse so blood reroutes through healthy veins.
What types of vein problems can EVLT treat?
EVLT is used to treat varicose veins and venous reflux in larger superficial veins, especially when valves in the vein allow blood to pool, causing symptoms like swelling, heaviness, or skin changes.
What does the EVLT procedure involve?
Under local anesthesia and using ultrasound guidance, a thin laser fiber is inserted through a small puncture into the affected vein; the laser heats the vein wall so it seals shut. The procedure usually takes about 30–60 minutes per leg.
What is the recovery time after EVLT?
Most patients walk immediately after the procedure, can resume light activities within a day or two, and often return to their normal routine fast, though compression stockings and limited strenuous activity are recommended during early healing.
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