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How is a laser
procedure different from vein stripping surgery?
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Surgery involves considerable
preparation, general anesthesia, the risk of infection, pain in the
affected areas, and a lengthy recovery period. The medical laser
technology used in ELVeS eliminates all of that. |
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It’s "minimally
invasive." The entry point through which your physician gets the laser
fiber to the target area is extremely small, not even requiring
stitches. |
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There is really no
"recovery" to speak of. In fact, you’ll be up and walking as soon as
it’s over, able to return to full normal activity. |
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The risk of
infection is extremely low. |
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It’s not painful.
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I’ve heard about
lasers being used in medicine but I’m not sure how they work. Are they
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Simply put, a laser is a highly
concentrated beam of light. Medical lasers work by delivering this light
energy to the targeted tissue with extreme precision so as not to affect
the surrounding tissue. And they’ve proven their safety and
effectiveness through years of use in all kinds of medical procedures,
from ophthalmology to dermatology. In the hands of a skilled physician,
lasers offer far less risk and complications than conventional surgery. |
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Exactly how does a laser treat
varicose veins? |
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Your veins carry blood from the
capillaries to the heart. In your leg, this means the blood has to flow
upward, against gravity. Consequently, these veins have one-way valves
to prevent the blood from backflowing. Over time these valves can fail
to close tightly, allowing blood to pool and causing the bulging and
twisting characteristic of varicose veins.
ELVeS fixes this problem at the source by delivering just the right
wavelength of laser energy to just the right tissue, causing the
incompetent vein to close. Your body automatically routes the blood to
other healthy veins.
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What is the actual procedure
like? |
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It takes about 45 minutes and
requires just local anesthesia. Your physician then inserts a thin laser
fiber into the vein through a sheath and the laser light is emitted
through the fiber. While you might feel some unfamiliar sensation, it is
not painful. And it’s all done in an outpatient setting like your
physician’s office or a one-day surgery center. |
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How do I prepare? |
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Simply avoid taking any food or liquid two hours before
the procedure. |
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How long before I see the
results? |
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There may be some slight swelling right after the
procedure, but you could start seeing results immediately. |
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Will they last? |
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ELVeS has proved to be 97% effective—an
outstanding record of success. Therefore, you should experience no
reoccurrence in the veins that have been treated. Follow-up procedures
may be desired to obtain optimal aesthetic results. |
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Will my insurance cover it? |
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Some insurance carriers such as Medicare do
cover the cost of the vein procedure if done for medical reasons such as
pain, swelling, or accompanying skin eruptions. However, some major
insurance plans do not cover it. We will check your insurance for you
during a consultation. |
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As you can see,
the news is all good—no surgery, minimal discomfort, no recovery...and no varicose
veins. If you suffer from this condition, now might be the time to do
something about it. Ask your physician about the procedure and find out
if ELVeS is right for you.
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