A disease in which veins become large, dilate, and lose elasticity is called varicose veins. The result of the disease is not only a noticeable cosmetic defect, but also the formation of sores, accompanied by intense pain. Laser treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities is one of the modern and painless methods of elimination.
Process log
Laser varicose veins are performed with an ultrasonic double-sided scanner. In this case, the laser energy absorption of the erythrocyte hemoglobin occurs.
As a result, within a few seconds, they are converted to thermal energy, its value reaching 100 degrees. The plasma and its elements boil. This process can be compared to a type of thermal burn of the venous walls, which causes the formation of blood clots.
After a short while, the veins dissolve and they are almost invisible. If the disease develops in a severe form, it is necessary to repeat the activity. This can be done no earlier than 30-40 days.
The popularity of this approach is due to its inherent advantages. Among the most important are:
- Surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. The patient only spends a few hours in the clinic.
- This procedure does not require the use of general anesthesia. A local anesthesia where the laser catheter is inserted is sufficient. As a result, the rehabilitation time is significantly shorter.
- No post-operative drug treatment is required.
- Specialists monitor the progress of the operation using color Doppler ultrasound surveillance. This ensures the accuracy of the process.
- After surgery, there are no stitches, punctures or other cosmetic defects on the patient's skin surface.
- In the postoperative period, there is no need for bed rest.
- Surgery is performed with a single device intended for intravascular intervention. Thanks to that, the risk of infection in the body is minimized.
The presence of these and others confirm the effectiveness and efficacy of the laser varicose removal procedure.
Indicated for laser surgery
Laser varicose therapy is indicated for patients diagnosed with dilated large and small hemispherical veins. In this case, the size of the dilatation of the venous orifice does not exceed 1 cm and the vessels are evenly located, without many bends.
The use of a laser is only effective in an early stage.
This method is forbidden to anyone
Laser leg vein removal is not recommended if the disease is in the second, third or fourth stage of development. The reason is that the veins may be dilated again.
Also, it should be noted that the laser affects a small area of the vein, which helps to avoid damage to the surrounding tissue. If a person has major vein damage, the use of laser therapy will not give the desired results.
If we talk about contraindications to the use of lasers, they can be divided into 2 groups:
- Absolutely.This includes the prohibition of the use of lasers:
- patients likely to develop thrombophlebitis;
- observed chronic blood diseases; The venous wall
- is severely damaged.
In these cases, the use of a laser can cause large blood clots.
- Relative.This group includes contraindications that require delaying laser operation for a period of time:
- presence of wounds or ulcers on the surface of the patient's skin. They must first be cured. Otherwise, the possibility of complications in the postoperative period is not ruled out;
- pregnancy and lactation. At this time, the female body weakens, and must carry heavy burden on the lower limbs;
- overweight.
If the patient has contraindications from the first group, experts recommend another treatment for varicose veins. If there are relative contraindications, it is necessary to remove them before using laser therapy.
Prepare
One of the advantages of laser intravenous treatments is that the patient does not need to undergo long preparation time.
Prepare before the activity including running the standard test, including the following:
- analyzes blood and urine, which determines the presence of sugar, determines the degree of blood clotting, performs blood chemistry, determines Rh factor and blood type;
- tests for HIV and presence of sexually transmitted diseases;
- fluorography;
- with the help of an ultrasound, the specialist precisely determines the location of the dilatation on the vein of the leg;
- if the patient is very agitated, a sedative is given.
After completing these operations, you can proceed by itself.
Which method should I choose
For the treatment of varicose veins, in addition to intravascular laser coagulation, several effective methods can be used. Among the most popular are the following:
- Compression therapy.The essence of the method is to apply pressure outside the veins, leading to a reduction in their size. After surgery, the veins may increase in length. In most patients, compression therapy is required for the rest of their lives. Laser surgery on the veins of the leg eliminates this need.
- Vein resection.In this case, the vein is surgically disconnected from the general vein system. In this case, the diseased vein is completely removed, minimizing the recurrence of the disease. The downside of this method is that it is imperative to undergo general anesthesia, leading to an increase in the rehabilitation time up to 3-4 weeks.
- Treatment.This is an invasive treatment that uses a special foam. Patients are injected with a substance that causes atherosclerosis, which causes blood vessels to stick together. The possibility of postoperative consequences such as tissue scarring, superficial necrosis, allergies, migraine and others is not excluded.
- Removes the radio frequency of the veins.This is done through the use of radio waves. The catheter is inserted into a vein. Radio waves cause heat to build up and stick together in the walls of veins. This method is contraindicated in patients with pacemakers or defibrillators.
Of all the above methods, EVLO for the treatment of varicose veins is the mildest and most effective. A final decision on treatment for varicose veins can only be made after a thorough physical examination and recommended by a venous specialist.
Start Activity
Laser varicose resection is not more than 30 minutes. It is performed in several stages:
- According to the intravenous map of the patient previously drawn, the specialist administers a local anesthetic where the perforation will be performed;
- a catheter equipped with a laser is inserted into the compartment;
- The catheter is gradually inserted into the groin area and then withdrawn later. In this case, energy is released, which leads to the sealing of the vein.
In order not to damage the mucous membranes of the eyes, the patient must first wear protective glasses.
How often
One of the advantages of laser blood clotting is that it takes no more than 30 minutes.
After this time, the patient can leave the clinic by himself. Implementation time is short due to no general anesthesia as well as incisions on the skin surface of the patient's legs.
Post-operative recovery
Laser therapy for varicose veins includes a short period of time after surgery. For it to happen correctly, experts advise the patient to adhere to the following rules:
- compressed clothing;
- avoid heavy load on the foot;
- walk in nature as much as possible;
- perform an ultrasound 10-14 days after surgery. This will give the therapist a picture of the condition of the human vein at the intervention sites.
Within 2-3 months, the patient will make a full recovery and be ready to live a normal life.
Possible Results and Consequences
If you conduct laser vasectomy on time, the chance of the disease coming back is very low. The patient returns to normal and familiar life after a few months.
The negative consequences of varicose leg surgery are rare. As a rule, this can be a slight pigmentation of the skin where the puncture was performed. It can be eliminated with medication.
Average cost of laser treatment
It can be said that the cost of treating varicose leg varicose with laser is the only downside of the method. It depends on factors such as the degree of disease development, the equipment used for the surgery, the individual characteristics of the patient and other factors.
Despite the high cost, this method is recognized worldwide as the most effective.