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Endovenous Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins

Varicose veins in the legs are dilated veins caused by saphenous vein insufficiency. These are secondary veins located between the muscles and the skin.

An evaluation using Doppler ultrasound allows us to identify which saphenous vein is responsible for the reflux caused by valve incompetence.

This reflux (blood flow toward the feet) leads to venous hypertension, which manifests through clinical signs such as visible varicose veins, swelling, ankle pigmentation, eczema, or venous ulcers.

The goal of treatment is to eliminate incompetent veins so that venous return is redirected to healthy veins, improving both circulation and the aesthetic appearance of the legs.

For a long time, vein stripping and varicose vein excision (traditional surgery) were the only treatment options.

Since 2002, endovenous laser treatment has provided patients with an alternative to traditional surgery.

This laser procedure is performed in a specialized room at the Medicart clinic under local anesthesia, without incisions, allowing patients to resume activities the next day.

The results are excellent, and the risks are minimal.