We are pleased to provide the most recent technology for the treatment of varicose veins. An alternative to surgery, EndoVenous Laser Therapy, or EVLT, is a minimally invasive laser closure of the greater saphenous vein. Valve failure in this large vein ascending from the knee to the upper inner thigh is largely responsible for the formation of the bulging varicosities frequently seen in the lower leg.

The procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia. A special laser-tipped fiber is passed through a small catheter inserted into the greater saphenous vein. As the laser is activated, the resulting heat at the tip causes a reaction in the walls of the vein, causing them to stick together. The varicosities associated with this vein then disappear as blood from the lower leg reroutes through the deeper circulation.

EndoLaser Venous Therapy of the greater saphenous vein	Closure of incompetent vein by ELVT

At most, a small incision of only a few millimeters length is made to insert the catheter. Because there are no large incisions or general anesthesia to recover from, normal activities can be resumed soon after EVLT, including driving and exercise. A consultation will determine whether EVLT is right for you.

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Laser Treatments  

Technologically advanced laser treatment is available at the Vein and Laser Specialists at Cherry Creek. Laser is used to treat the smaller veins, called telangiectasias, that occur in the face and legs. The light energy is specifically absorbed by the vein which is being treated, "erasing" it. Treatment may be combined with sclerotherapy for best results.

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