980 nm Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) for Varicose Veins removal
980 nm Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) for Varicose Veins removal What is EVLT? Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a procedure that uses laser heat to treat varicose veins. It is a minimally invasive procedure that makes use of catheters, lasers, and ultrasound to treat varicose veins. This procedure is performed most often on veins that are still relatively straight and untwisted. Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is a non-surgical, outpatient laser treatment for varicose veins . It utilizes ultrasound-guided technology to precisely deliver laser energy that targets malfunctioning veins and causes them to collapse. Once closed, the blood flow is naturally redirected to healthier veins. The treatment takes 45 to 60 minutes, y ou can go home the same day. For the treatment: You’ll lie down on a hospital bed. An imaging method, such as ultrasound, is used to guide the procedure. The leg to be treated is injected with numbing medicine. Once your leg