Endovenous Laser Ablation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for treating varicose veins. This treatment utilizes the laser’s heat to reduce varicose veins, which are bulging and swollen veins often visible on the lower side of the body.

The laser device sends thin beams of radiation in the form of light to close and shrink the varicose vein, causing scar tissue within the vessel. This effectively seals the vessel, enabling blood to flow to nearby healthy veins instead.

Our doctors will start the procedure by physically examining the affected area and determining if you are the right candidate for Endovenous Laser Ablation treatment. If all goes well with your diagnosis, our experts will numb the area where they will make an incision to insert the catheter.

They will then use a Doppler ultrasound to image your veins before beginning the procedure. This will be followed by a small incision to insert the catheter and guide it to the vein. The doctor will then gradually pull the catheter out while the laser heats the vein’s length, ultimately causing it to shrink.

The Endovenous Laser Ablation procedure takes less than an hour, and since the incision is very small, you will need no stitches. Instead, our doctors will provide a bandage for the affected area and encourage you to walk right after the procedure. Of course, there might be some signs of bruising, but these signs will disappear in about a week or two.

If you experience swelling after the Endovenous Laser Ablation treatment, consider using an ice pack to reduce swelling. Additionally, keep the incision area dry for about forty-eight hours and avoid removing the bandage immediately. Once you have done this, your Endovenous Laser Ablation treatment is complete, and you are good to go.

At Star Veins & Aesthetics, we specialize in both aesthetics services and advanced vein treatments, ensuring you receive comprehensive care tailored to your needs.