Minimally invasive endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for varicose veins — no long incisions, less bruising, and a quicker return to your feet than with conventional vein stripping.
Leg veins carry blood upward against gravity, relying on tiny one-way valves. When these valves fail, blood pools and the vein stretches into the bulging, twisted varicose vein you can see. Varicose veins can cause aching, heaviness, swelling and, if left untreated, skin changes or ulcers — so they are often more than a cosmetic issue.
Rather than surgically stripping the vein out, endovenous laser ablation closes the faulty vein from the inside. Under ultrasound guidance a thin laser fibre is passed into the vein through a tiny entry point — no cuts or stitches — and gentle heat seals the vein shut. Blood is naturally rerouted through healthy deep veins.
Before treatment, a painless Doppler ultrasound maps your leg veins and shows exactly which vein is faulty, so treatment can be precisely targeted and planned for your anatomy.
Walking is the key to recovery, and most people return to normal activity within a day or two. Graduated compression stockings and frequent walking are an important part of a good result.