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How
is a laser procedure different from surgery?
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Surgery involves considerable
preparation, general anesthesia, the risk of infection, pain in the
affected areas, and a lengthy recovery period. The medical laser technology
used in ELVS eliminates all of that. |
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It’s "minimally
invasive." The entry point through which your physician gets the laser
fiber to the target area is extremely small, not even requiring stitches. |
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There is really
no "recovery" to speak of. In fact, you’ll be up and walking
as soon as it’s over, able to return to full normal activity. |
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The risk of infection
is extremely low. |
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It’s not painful.
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I’ve heard
about lasers being used in medicine but I’m not sure how they
work. Are they safe? |
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Simply put, a laser is a highly concentrated
beam of light. Medical lasers work by delivering this light energy
to the targeted tissue with extreme precision so as not to affect
the surrounding tissue. And they’ve proven their safety and effectiveness
through years of use in all kinds of medical procedures, from ophthalmology
to dermatology. In the hands of a skilled physician, lasers offer
far less risk and complications than conventional surgery. |
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Exactly how does a laser treat
varicose veins? |
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Your veins carry blood from the capillaries
to the heart. In your leg, this means the blood has to flow upward,
against gravity. Consequently, these veins have one-way valves to
prevent the blood from backflowing. Over time these valves can fail
to close tightly, allowing blood to pool and causing the bulging and
twisting characteristic of varicose veins.
ELVS fixes this problem at the source by delivering just the right
wavelength of laser energy to just the right tissue, causing the incompetent
vein to close. Your body automatically routes the blood to other healthy
veins. |
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What is the actual procedure
like? |
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It takes about 45 minutes and
requires just local anesthesia. Your physician then inserts a thin
laser fiber into the vein through a sheath and the laser light is
emitted through the fiber. While you might feel some unfamiliar sensation,
it is not painful. And it’s all done in an outpatient setting
like your physician’s office or a one-day surgery center. |
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How do I prepare? |
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Simply avoid taking any food or liquid two hours before
the procedure. |
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How long before I see the results? |
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There may be some slight swelling right after the procedure,
but you could start seeing results immediately. |
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Will they last? |
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ELVS has proved to be 97% effective—an
outstanding record of success. Therefore, you should experience no
reoccurrence in the veins that have been treated. Follow-up procedures
may be desired to obtain optimal aesthetic results. |
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Will my insurance cover it? |
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Check your policy and call your insurance
provider to find out what their exact coverage will be. |
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As
you can see, the news is all good—no surgery, no pain, no recovery...and
no varicose veins. If you suffer from this condition, now might be
the time to do something about it. Ask your physician about the procedure
and find out if ELVS is right for you.
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If you’ve been living with varicose veins
for fear the treatment is too complicated, painful and risky, the questions
and answers at left should make you feel a lot better about your future.
Because thanks to ELVS from AngioDynamics, the news couldn’t be better:
No, you don’t have
to live with varicose veins. And no, you don’t need surgery to get
rid of them.
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