NOVA VEIN CLINIC
4660 Kenmore Ave, Suite 220, Alexandria, VA, 22304 map
3620 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 303, Fairfax VA 22033 map
Tel: 703-922-7535 Fax:703-922-7537 888-688-VEIN (8346)
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Endovenous Laser Treatment(EVLT)Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
Endovenous ablation shuts down a large, long vein by targeting heat energy inside the vein to seal it shut. This heat can be created with a laser, known as endovenous laser treatment or ablation (EVLT or EVLA), or with radio frequency ablation (RFA). Both are the latest technologies and replace vein stripping procedures that had been used. EVLT and RFA are minimally invasive and highly effective. They are usually performed in a comfortable office setting. EVLA is also sometimes referred to as EVLT® (endovenous laser treatment). Click here to see the procedure For various reasons, only one large vein can be treated with laser ablation at a time. If you have more than one abnormal veins eligible for laser treatment, they can each be treated approximately one or two weeks apart. Other advantages of EVLT and RFA include:
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