✦ MODERN LASER VEIN TREATMENT

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

Q: Is laser varicose vein treatment painful?

EVLA is performed under local anaesthesia and is well tolerated. Most patients feel only mild pressure during the procedure and very little pain afterwards. Compression stockings help with comfort.

Q: How quickly will my symptoms improve?

Heaviness and aching usually improve within days. Visible varicose veins shrink over weeks, and skin discolouration or ulcers heal gradually over a few months as venous flow normalises.

Q: Will I need compression stockings?

Yes, for about 1–2 weeks after EVLA. Stockings reduce bruising, swelling and discomfort, and help long-term results.

Q: Will varicose veins come back after EVLA?

Recurrence is uncommon after well-performed EVLA. Long-term results are very good, especially when combined with healthy weight, leg exercises and avoiding prolonged standing.

Modern laser treatment for varicose veins — laser energy is delivered through a small fibre to seal the diseased vein from inside, with minimal pain, very small entry wounds and a quick return to walking.

60–90 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

24–48 hrs RETURN TO WORK

What is Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)?

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) is a modern, minimally invasive day-care treatment for varicose veins. A thin laser fibre is inserted into the diseased vein under ultrasound guidance, and laser energy is delivered to seal the vein from inside without any cuts or stripping. Blood is then naturally redirected through healthy veins. EVLA offers excellent long-term results, very small entry wounds, and a remarkably quick return to walking and routine activities. Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs EVLA at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, for varicose veins of all severity levels with high success rates.

Suitable for adults with symptomatic varicose veins, leg heaviness, ankle swelling, skin discolouration, or non-healing leg ulcers due to chronic venous insufficiency, where Doppler ultrasound confirms diseased great or small saphenous vein.

How the Procedure Works

Ultrasound Mapping & Anaesthesia

The diseased veins are mapped using Doppler ultrasound. Local tumescent anaesthesia is given along the vein course.

Catheter Insertion

A small needle puncture is made, and a thin laser fibre is gently advanced into the diseased vein under ultrasound guidance.

Laser Energy Delivery

Controlled laser energy is delivered as the fibre is slowly withdrawn, sealing the diseased vein along its entire length.

Treatment of Branches

Visible bulging surface veins are treated in the same sitting using ambulatory phlebectomy or foam sclerotherapy if needed.

Compression & Discharge

Compression stockings are applied. Patients walk within 30 minutes and are discharged the same day with quick return to routine.

Outcomes

60–90 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

1–2 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Day-care procedure under local anaesthesia
→Very small entry wounds — no stitches needed
→Patients walk within 30 minutes after the procedure
→Return to office work in 24–48 hours
→Excellent long-term success with low recurrence
→Significantly improves leg pain, heaviness and swelling

Endovenous laser ablation has changed the way varicose veins are treated — no stripping, no big cuts, no long bed rest. Patients walk in with painful, heavy legs and walk out the same day with a clear plan to feel light again within weeks.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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