Endovenous Laser Ablation
Endovenous thermal ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat varicose veins. It's also called endovenous laser or radiofrequency therapy. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted blood vessels that bulge just under your skin's surface. These blue or purple bulges usually appear in your legs, feet and ankles.
NICE recognised Endovenous Laser Ablation as gold standard treatment for venous insufficiency in 2013 and we have been performing Endovenous laser ablation from 2017 in South Africa.
What Are the benefits?
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No surgical incisions necessary- only a small nick in the skin that that does not need stitches. (No scarring)
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Minimal invasive.
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When compared to traditional vein stripping and phlebectomy, ablation is more effective, has fewer complications, is associated with much less pain during recovery and recurrence is less.
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Most patients report symptom relief and are able to return to normal activities immediately, with little to no pain.
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Outpatient procedure (Walk-in Walk out)
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Quick and easy to perform
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Better results than stripping and ligation
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Excellent clinical and aesthetic results.