Laser For Varicose Veins Treatment

Varicose veins are common in adults and aging males as well as females. Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged veins and can affect oxygen supply in the affected region. Any superficial vein can become varicose however, the most affected regions are the legs.

Laser Treatment For Varicose Veins At AG Clinics.

A laser is a highly focused beam of light that a doctor can use to treat varicose veins. With this technique, the laser heat damages the vein which creates scar tissue. This scar tissue closes the vein which makes it lose blood supply and then dies. After one year or two, this vein disappears.

ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT

This approach can treat larger varicose veins in the legs. During the treatment, a laser fiber is passed through a thin tube known as a catheter into the vein. With the help of a duplex ultrasound screen, the doctor watches the vein. Local anesthesia is needed during this treatment.

SIMPLE LASER TREATMENT

This is performed outside the skin and it can treat tiny varicose veins and spider veins and usually, a single laser session is required. This approach may be required after endovenous laser or radiofrequency treatment in larger varicose veins.

ARE THERE ANY RISKS?

Some of the side effects include;

• Skin discoloration.
• Skin burns
• Blood clotting in the vein or a deep vein
• Feelings of burning, pain, and prickling after recovery due to nerve damage.
• Infection when conducted by an inexperienced doctor

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT

The success rate of laser varicose veins highly depends on the experience of the surgeon. Therefore, the patient must make it a must to seek medical intervention from a trained surgeon.

The laser treatment cost will depend on the type of laser varicose vein technique utilized. Talk to an expert for the best treatment option!