3 Questions to Ask for Laser Therapy Treatment
Like most specialties in the medical field, treatment for venous insufficiency has drastically improved, and for the better. Only a few decades prior, poor vein flow, blocked arteries, or vein disease would require an invasive, prolonged surgical operation. Vein stripping, by-pass, and more were all, unfortunately, necessary treatment options. However, by embracing the forward motion of progress and innovations, the majority patients who suffer from problem veins no longer require painful procedures. Our practices, the USA Vein Clinics, is a collection of vein specialty medical offices across the country that provide treatment for venous insufficiency. From Spider Veins to May-Thurner Syndrome, our experienced vein specialists properly diagnosis and treat any number of vein illnesses and disease. With innovation sin medical technology, many patients now are seeking Varicose vein treatment using laser technique. While extremely popular, laser therapy is a simple and effective way to treat Varicose and other problem veins. However, not all patients will benefit from laser therapy treatment. When consulting one of our physicians, here are three questions we will ask you to determine if laser therapy is right for you! 1. What type of vein illness do you have? – Laser therapy is most effective for more severe cases of Spider and Varicose veins. The non-surgical treatment, Endovenous Laser Therapy, EVLT, uses a small needle inserted directly into the diseased vein to release a highly concentrated laser beam. This laser destroys the vein walls, causing them to collapse and reroute blood flow through healthier veins. While this procedure takes only 15 minutes and is extremely effective for severe Spider and Varicose veins, other non-surgical methods are better suited for more mild diagnosis. Primarily, Sclerotherapy is the “go-to� treatment option for most patients who suffer from Spider veins or mild Varicose veins.
2. How severe are your symptoms? – Besides poor blood flow, vein insufficiency can be characterized by swollen limbs, fatigue, skin discoloration, and non-healing wounds. If you suffer from these symptoms or more, then Varicose vein treatment using laser technique, EVLT, is right for you. EVLT relieves symptoms almost immediately and has a success rate of 98%. 3. Why are you seeking laser therapy? – EVLT is ideal for you if you have suffered from problem veins for a prolonged time or have severe symptoms. However, if you have only recently noticed Spider veins are fear that you might be at risk for Varicose veins, laser therapy may not be right for you. Before prescribing Varicose vein treatment using laser technique, our physicians may first suggest basic lifestyle and diet changes, medication, or wearing compression socks. Depending on the severity of your problem veins, easier, non-surgical methods may be your first options.