EVLT Costa Rica / Centro Especializado Cardio Vascular

EVLT is the best way to treat varicose veins without surgery and without scars.

Remember what your life was before becoming twisted and swollen varicose veins? You can get that freedom back again with the EVLT procedure.

Hundreds of thousands of people, of whom 40% are women and 25% are male, suffer from this condition.

Traditionally a painful surgery was the only alternative. Nowadays, there is a comfortable, fast and secure treatment. EVLT endovenous laser system.

If the results are successful in the vessel fibrosis, there is no possibility of recanalization. (Vena non-functional).

It is a minimally invasive ambulatory procedure, which requires no rest, it is not a surgical treatment and local anesthesia is used.

Because the superficial veins are the ones that are going to be treated, the flow and proper circulation of blood in your body is ensured by the deep veins, that normally carry 90% of the venous blood of the legs and if it´s necessary could lead to 100%.

During the treatment, which could last several sessions, you can perform normal activities, exercise, walk and work, you should not exposed your legs to the sun and a type of elastic support (bandages or stockings), which are usually recommended by your doctor, must be used.

	What are the intricasies of this procedure? The only minimal complication that has been experienced with EVLT is a numbness that passes quickly and it has been experience only in a small number of cases.
	Am I at risk by using laser? No. Just as a precaution against accidental release of laser energy outside the body, you will be given a pair of special glasses to protect your eyes.
	How successful is EVLT? The EVLT has a 98% initial success with excellent long term.

The Procedure

		• Your doctor uses ultrasound to map out your vein. • They put local anesthesia on your treated area. • A very thin laser fiber is inserted through a very small entry point, usually near the knee. • A very thin laser fiber is inserted through a very small entry point, usually near the knee. • Energy Laser is sent to repair the damaged vein. • Walking immediately after the procedure is very encouraging and you may restart your normal daily activities. • There may be slight pain or bruising that can be controlled with pain relief medicines that contain aspirin.

		Advantages

	• Lasts less than an hour.
	• Immediate recovery.
	• Return to normal activities almost immediately with little or no pain.
	• Hospitalization is not required.
	• Doesn’t leave any scars or marks.