This video explains the benefit of an EVLT treatment, or endovenous laser therapy. Up to 40% of women and 25% of men suffer from varicose veins which get worse over time if left untreated. EVLT is a non-surgical procedure that requires a small catheter to be inserted into the troubled veins. Using laser technology transferred by heat to the end of the catheter, the energy irritates the lining of the vein. The vein will then collapse around the catheter as it is pulled out.

This treatment replaces sclerotherapy and surgery as the favorite of many doctors. Sclerotherapy is fairly successful and non-invasive but only considered to be a short term solution. Surgical procedures can be painful and leave extensive scarring. In addition it can take several weeks to regain normal feeling and comfort with the treated areas.

EVLT will not leave extensive scarring, just perhaps a very small mark where the catheter is inserted. The EVLT treatment should only take 20 to 30 minutes and the patient can walk out of the office immediately.

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