Endovenous Laser Treatment in Brisbane
Our specialist vein clinic offers Endovenous Laser Treatment for the removal of varicose veins.
If you would like to speak to a varicose vein surgeon about our Endovenous Laser Treatment options call (07) 3839 1733 or click the button below.
If you would like to speak to a varicose vein surgeon about our Endovenous Laser Treatment options call (07) 3839 1733 or click the button below.
What is Endovenous Laser Treatment?
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is a minimally invasive process of sealing varicose veins from the inside. This removes the requirement for a general anaesthetic and for incisions overlying the varicose veins. A highly skilled varicose vein surgeon (Link to /vein-treatment) will carry out the procedure.
Endovenous Laser Treatment (or ablation) can be performed under local anaesthetic and does not require fasting. After the treatment, dressings and stockings are placed on the leg and the patient is encouraged to go immediately for a walk in order to stimulate the blood flow.
Endovenous Laser Treatment (or ablation) can be performed under local anaesthetic and does not require fasting. After the treatment, dressings and stockings are placed on the leg and the patient is encouraged to go immediately for a walk in order to stimulate the blood flow.
Post Endovenous Laser Treatment
One week after the procedure has been performed, the patient is re-scanned to ensure that the vein has been treated appropriately and any further veins are treated with sclerotherapy at that stage.
Endovenous Laser Treatment Success Rate
All methods of varicose vein treatment (Link to /leg-vein-treatment) have a certain failure rate. This is estimated to be 15% in the case of EVLT and this is as good and possibly better than that of varicose vein surgery (Link to /leg-vein-treatment).
The type of recurrence, which can occur after Endovenous Laser Treatment, is usually different to that of varicose vein surgery as there is a small possibility that the vein may re-open. However, in the case of varicose vein surgery, multiple smaller veins arise from the operative junction.
The type of recurrence, which can occur after Endovenous Laser Treatment, is usually different to that of varicose vein surgery as there is a small possibility that the vein may re-open. However, in the case of varicose vein surgery, multiple smaller veins arise from the operative junction.
Alternative Varicose Vein Treatments
Varicose vein surgery (Link to /leg-vein-treatment) is usually a safe procedure, whether it is done with Endovenous Laser Treatment, radiofrequency ablation or surgery. If there are many large veins present on the leg, it is often more expeditious to proceed with surgery as this allows for permanent removal.
Is Laser Treatment Painful?
Endovenous Laser Treatment for spider veins is a comfortable procedure and involves little or no pain apart from the administration of local anaesthetic.
Sometimes, discomfort is experienced during the procedure and if this happens, the laser is de-activated and more local anaesthetic is applied to the area.
Sometimes, discomfort is experienced during the procedure and if this happens, the laser is de-activated and more local anaesthetic is applied to the area.
Post Endovenous Laser Treatment
Immediately after the treatment, you will be sent for a walk around the adjacent Brisbane River and return to the Vein Clinic for review. Five to six days after the procedure you will undergo a duplex scan to ensure that the vein has been correctly treated.
Varicose Vein Treatment Cost
Endovenous Laser Treatment cost can vary as every procedure is tailored for the patient. All costs associated with the treatment will be discussed with you prior to your initiating treatment, and you will be provided with a written quotation.
Other Vein Treatments
- Brisbane Sclerotherapy (Link to /sclerotherapy)
- Brisbane Varicose Vein Surgery (Link to /vein-treatment)
- Brisbane Leg Treatments (link to /leg-vein-treatment)
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What is EVLT?
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is a minimally invasive process of sealing varicose veins from the inside. This removes the requirement for a general anaesthetic and for incisions overlying the varicose veins. 1. Access is gained into the vein using a small amount of local anaesthetic and introducing a sheath that will be a guide for the laser fibre. 2. The laser fibre is introduced up to the groin and its position is checked using ultrasound performed by our sonographers. 3. Local anaesthetic fluid is then injected around the vein throughout the thigh and upper calf, anaesthetising the area and pushing other tissues away to a safe distance from the vein. This technique is called Tumescent Anaesthesia. The laser is then activated and withdrawn at a steady pace of 1mm/second. The power is adjusted in order to achieve optimal sealing of the vein. This treatment can be undertaken under local anaesthetic and does not require fasting. After the treatment, dressings and stockings are placed on the leg and the patient is encouraged to go immediately for a walk in order to stimulate the blood flow in the other leg. One week after the procedure has been performed, the patient is re-scanned to ensure that the vein has been treated appropriately and any further veins are treated with sclerotherapy at that stage. Why are ultrasound scans taken? Prior to treatment, it is necessary to have a complete road map of the leg to show what veins need to be treated. Often, there are secondary veins that also can be addressed with that can be addressed, avoiding the need for multiple treatments later. Ultrasound also allows the optimal section of the vein to be targeted for initial access. Success of Treatment All methods of varicose vein treatment have a certain failure rate. This is estimated to be 15% in the case of EVLT and this is as good and possibly better than that of varicose vein surgery. The type of recurrence which can occur after Endovenous Laser Treatment is usually different to that of varicose vein surgery as there is a small possibility that the vein may re-open. However, in the case of varicose vein surgery, multiple smaller veins arise from the operative junction. Is there an alternative to EVLT? Varicose vein surgery is usually a safe procedure, whether it is done with Endovenous Laser Treatment, radiofrequency ablation or surgery. If there are many large veins present on the leg, it is often more expeditious to proceed with surgery as this allows for permanent removal. Will there be any pain? Endovenous Laser Treatment is a comfortable procedure and involves little or no pain apart from the administration of local anaesthetic. Sometimes, discomfort is experienced during the procedure and if this happens, the laser is de-activated and more local anaesthetic is applied to the area. Sometimes, sensory nerves lie across the veins and these can be the cause of either local or referred pain. An important advantage of the procedure being performed under local anaesthetic is that if the laser is activated near the nerve, the patient is able to inform the doctor and action can be taken to prevent nerve damage. After treatment Immediately after the treatment, you will be sent for a walk around the adjacent Brisbane River and return for review. Five to six days after the procedure you will undergo a duplex scan to ensure that the vein has been correctly treated. How much will it cost? Endovenous Laser Treatment is a sophisticated yet standardised procedure. It can be the costs can be determined prior to you undergoing the treatment. All costs associated with the treatment will be discussed prior to your initiating treatment, and you will be provided with a written quotation. Payment and Cancellation Policy Treatment is carried out over one or more visits. A booking payment prior to the EVLT procedure is requested and payment is made immediately after you have undergone the procedure (non-refundable). |
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