EVLT - The Solution You’ve Been Looking For
EVLT® treats the cause of varicose veins with no hospital stay, no scarring and no lengthy recovery or side effects. In less than an hour you can be free from bulging, twisted varicose veins and back to enjoying your everyday activities. EVLT is safe, fast, and effective. With EVLT by Diomed you can show off your legs again.
We invite you to use this web-site to learn about vein
disease, compare varicose
vein removal treatment alternatives, hear what other patients
and the media are saying,
and then, if you think you’re a candidate, find
a local clinician trained in performing EVLT.
EVLT uses targeted laser energy to seal the vein shut and help you look and feel better fast.
- Treatment in less than an hour.
- Is performed as a day procedure.
- Up to 98% success rate.
- Immediate relief of symptoms.
- Return to normal activity immediately – with little or no pain.
- No general anesthesia or hospitalization.
- No scars.
Here’s what to expect from the EVLT procedure:
- Your doctor uses ultrasound to map out your vein.
- Local anesthetic is applied.
- A thin laser fiber is inserted through a tiny entry point, usually near the knee.
- Laser energy is delivered to seal the faulty vein.
- Walking immediately after the procedure is encouraged. Normal daily activity can be resumed; just avoid rigorous activities such as gym workouts.
- There may be minor soreness and bruising. Any discomfort can be treated with over-the-counter, non-aspirin pain relievers as necessary.
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