Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) is used to treat the underlying condition that causes varicose veins. It restores healthy blood flow to the legs, thus fixing both the cosmetic appearance and the symptoms associated with the veins.
It is a walk-in, walk-out procedure carried out on an outpatient basis, under local anaesthetic. It usually takes no more than 1 to 2 hours; depending on how many veins need treating. Most patients describe both the EVLA procedure itself, and the recovery period following it, as uncomfortable rather than painful.
