What is Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery?
Endovenous laser varicose vein surgery uses laser heat to shrink varicose veins. Varicose veins are large, swollen veins, often on thighs or calves. A laser sends a tight light beam. This warms the vein’s inner walls, causing it to close up. Over time, the body takes in the sealed vein. Blood then flows through healthier veins nearby.
This surgery makes scar tissue to seal the vein. Blood finds other close veins to travel through.
Why Might I Need Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery?
A doctor may recommend this surgery if varicose veins hurt or look red and puffy. It’s also suggested if the skin over the veins feels itchy or sore.
Varicose veins aren’t usually harmful. But they can cause aching legs, a heavy feeling, skin color changes, or big, visible veins. These may call for treatment. Also, problems like venous ulcers or superficial thrombophlebitis may need this surgery.
What Are the Risks of Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery?
Like any procedure, this surgery has risks. Some include:
- Infection
- Pain over the vein
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Nerve damage
- Redness or swelling of the vein
- Blood clots
- Skin color changes over the treated vein
- Burns
Your health may bring extra risks. Talk to your doctor about these before starting.
How Do I Get Ready for Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery?
Getting ready needs a few steps:
Your doctor will explain the surgery. Ask any questions you have.
You’ll sign a consent form and get a health check with exams and tests. Tell your doctor if you’ve had bleeding issues.
Also, share any medicines you take, especially blood thinners, and any allergies to drugs or materials used in the procedure.
You might need to skip food before surgery. Plan a ride home since sedatives could make driving unsafe after.
What Happens During Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery?
This surgery is simple and done outpatient. It usually doesn’t need a hospital stay. It can happen in a doctor’s office or clinic.
A radiologist starts by putting a catheter into the varicose vein. Ultrasound helps the doctor see inside and move the catheter. A laser at the catheter’s tip heats the vein’s walls, closing it.
Local numbing is used, plus real-time ultrasound for guidance. The whole thing takes less than an hour.
What Happens After Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery?
Recovery is fast:
You’ll walk for 30 to 60 minutes right after.
Wear compression stockings for days or weeks and avoid long standing or sitting.
At home:
- Put an ice pack on the area for 15 minutes at a time to ease swelling.
- Check incision spots daily. Light pink fluid on bandages is okay.
- Avoid soaking incisions in water for 48 hours. Use sponge baths at first.
- Walk a few times daily and keep legs up when sitting.
- Skip tough activities like running or heavy lifting for 1–2 weeks.
Follow-up visits often use ultrasound to check if treated veins closed right.
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Arfurla’s system uses radial fiber tips to spread energy evenly across vein walls. This cuts heat damage nearby. The 1470nm diode laser energy targets water in the vein wall and blood. This creates a strong photo-thermal effect, fully closing the treated vein.
Other benefits include:
- Done in-office in under an hour
- No hospital stay
- Needs just one small cut
- Quick recovery with little pain after
- Less bleeding, nice look, almost no scar
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FAQ
Q: Is Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery painful?
A: The procedure is usually gentle with little discomfort. Local numbing is used. Many patients feel less pain than with old-style vein surgery.
Q: Is Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery safe?
A: Yes, it’s mostly safe with few risks. But, like any surgery, risks like infection, bleeding, or nerve damage may happen. Talk to your doctor for a full check.
Q: What should I expect during the procedure?
A: It’s done outpatient. A catheter goes into the vein, and laser energy closes it. It takes less than an hour. Most patients go home the same day.
Q: What is the recovery process like after Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery?
A: Recovery is quick. You’ll walk after and wear compression stockings for days or weeks. Most return to normal activities in 1–2 weeks but skip heavy exercise. Some bruising and swelling may happen but usually fade in 2 weeks.
