Endovenous Laser Ablation

 

What is Endovenous Laser Ablation

EndoVenous Laser Treatment (Ablation) is an alternative to surgery. The FDA approved 45-minute office procedure is used to treat varicose veins at the source. It requires only local anesthetic and enables patients to return to normal activity immediately with minimal or no pain.

Endovenous Laser Treatment (Ablation) involves using duplex ultrasound to map out the saphenous vein and then moves a laser fiber through the vein to the groin. The laser then emits highly targeted energy to seal the vein shut. Thermal (Heat) ablation causes contraction and permanent occlusion of the blood vessel being treated, with minimal effects beyond the vessel wall.

Ablation of the saphenous vein treats varicose veins without the costs or risks associated with open surgical procedures. For the 20-50% of adults who are affected by varicose veins Endovenous Laser Treatment means shorter recovery time, greater success rates, no scarring, less cost, greater convenience and better results than surgery.

We are the only clinic in Utah that uses the Cool Touch CTEV 1320nm laser. The Cool Touch is one of the least painful lasers on the market today. There is significantly less bruising and pain which means back to normal activities faster and with less recovery complications.