How To Treat Venous Insufficiency

Endovenous Thermal Ablation

Endovenous thermal ablation, also known as endovenous laser therapy (EVTA and EVLT), is a medical procedure similar to chemically-based endovenous treatments, but involves the use of laser-focused thermal radiation instead of a chemical irritant to destroy the lining of a damaged vein. These procedures are performed by board-certified vascular surgeons who are specially trained in endovenous therapies.

EVTA is an effective method for dealing with troublesome varicosities and carries the same risks and benefits as previously described. Since it is minimally invasive (the only incision is one that allows access to the laser catheter), recovery time is fairly short, and the procedure itself is relatively painless.

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