Treatment of varicose veins with laser is an advanced, reliable and less traumatic method. This disease leads cosmetic problem and is a disease, the carrier risk for the human health, and it promotes venous differentiation of blood vessels. Therefore, there is a probability of formation of a blood clot which can at any moment to break, and then comes death. Carried out in the early stages, laser therapy helps to overcome varicose veins and to achieve excellent aesthetic results.
Indications and contraindications
The reason to perform the operation using the laser is varicose saphenous veins of the lower extremities. The laser treatment is used when the mouth is the increase of not more than 1 cm Vessels should have a good year, without the presence of steep fractures, and the waste from these convolutions to be healthy or a little advanced. This therapeutic method gives a positive effect only in the early stage of the disease, if the varicose vein is expressed to a small degree.
Laser therapy shows a small part of so they are not able to negatively affect the nearby tissue. Do not apply on vessels damaged, if they occupy a large area. Its inefficiency, this method has been shown in varicose veins deep vein.
The list of contraindications for the treatment method of laser photocoagulation comprises:
- pregnancy;
- in the period of lactation;
- hormonal means;
- diabetes mellitus;
- inflammatory and suppurative processes in the lower extremities;
- thrombophlebitis;
- the intolerance to the elastic compression.
All and contraindications for the surgical procedure meant to get rid of varicose veins enough, but they are specific, and are subject to individual consideration.
How is the procedure of laser photocoagulation
The clinical teams is provided by selective and save a therapeutic effect in the region of the wall of the vein. Cold laser prevents heating of the blood and to promote the formation of a clot.
Removal of the vessels of the lower extremities begins with marking of the veins. With the help of the ultrasound marker, the disposition of the affected venous network. These manipulations allow you to enter through the inconspicuous puncture (diameter 3 mm) led.
After a local anesthesia is most often used novocaine, but it can be applied and other anaesthetics. This is solved by the anaesthesiologist. The objectives of this procedure are the relief of pain and the establishment of the protective cover near the operated area. It is performed under anesthesia with a fine needle under ultrasound control.
After this is done the operation. The doctor selects the optimal mode and strength of the impact on the affected areas. Through the puncture is injected into a vein using a disposable led. When he goes, the manipulation of the walls of the vessel by the laser pulse. This leads to them bonding. People during surgery often feels nothing or feels a mild tingling.
Effects of treatment of varicose veins with laser
Complications after laser coagulation of varicose veins occur in exceptional cases. The effects of the operation are:
- the formation of blood clots;
- the development of inflammatory processes;
- oozing;
- burns to the dermis;
- accumulation of blood under the skin;
- the appearance of bruising.
During the first two days after treatment in the legs can experience pain, especially in Vienna, where the surgery was carried out. The seams in the area of operations in the period of rehabilitation should be well treated. To do this, overlap the bandages. If the stitches in time will not be processed, and bandages are not replaced by fresh, the wounds can deteriorate.
The postoperative period
The compression of the lower extremities necessarily in the period of rehabilitation after the laser treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities. At the end of your laser procedure will be removed when the affected vein is, necessarily, a doctor places a rubber.
In addition to the sale is exchanged for a special compression underwear. Thanks to the compression of the deep veins of the legs improves blood flow, the surface area of vessels cease to grow. Carrying special stockings, tights or knee socks are required every day. After the surgery, does not remove even at night.
In the postoperative period requires a series of simple rules. After the laser surgery to remove varicose veins people should move. It is recommended to walk at least 1 hour. It is necessary at any time to withdraw from:
- the Solarium;
- sauna;
- spas.
Prohibited physical activity in the gym. Preventive treatment of varicose veins consists of an active and healthy lifestyle. After the completion of treatment, the person needs to:
- eat well and control your weight;
- to abandon the use of alcohol and tobacco;
- for Hiking and Cycling.
Doctors recommend to do exercises to increase the elasticity of the veins.
The cost
The total cost of varicose veins treatment with laser consists on the following factors:
- a doctor's advice;
- preliminary ultrasound examination;
- anesthesia;
- difficulty surgery;
- postoperative monitoring by a doctor.
The cost of laser treatment for varicose veins is also affected by the stage of the disease, localization of lesions and their number.