Endovenous Laser Therapy

Endovenous laser therapy is a less invasive alternative to surgical vein stripping for the treatment of painful varicose veins. During the treatment anesthesia is given and a thin laser fiber is inserted into the greater saphenous vein in your thigh. Laser energy is then passed through the fiber in the leg to close the problematic vein. Once the diseased vein has closed, your blood will continue to flow through the other healthy veins in that leg.

Endovenous laser therapy is an office procedure that generally takes less than an hour to perform. Most patients experience little to no pain during the procedure. After receiving the treatment, you will be encouraged to begin walking and to resume your normal activities. However, you should avoid excessive sun exposure, hot baths, vigorous exercise and swimming during the two weeks following your therapy.

Laser Therapy Side Effects

• Bruising of the treated site
• Tenderness of the leg
• Tingling of the treated area
• Itching sensation of treated area
• Tightness of the leg

These side effects are normal and should subside within a month. If you experience a significant amount of pain or begin to bleed from the injection site after your laser therapy, you should call our office immediately. After receiving laser therapy treatments, you should adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly to prevent your vein problems from worsening.

Laser Therapy Session Fees

Fees for laser therapy treatments vary with each patient.

If you are seeking treatment for your varicose veins, call our office to set up an appointment.