Treatment of varicose veins laser

Treatment of varicose veins traditional surgery or laser is the ineffectiveness of other treatments. The laser beam has a selective effect, so the integrity of the tissues adjacent to the site is not disturbed.

What is laser photocoagulation

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In the past, without a pronounced effect on the conservative treatment of the disease was performed surgery. In this case, the affected vein is completely removed. After surgery the patient's body was a scar.

Modern laser therapy in different stages of varicose veins is not accompanied by painful sensations. The rehabilitation process of the patient.

Laser photocoagulation affects the varicose veins involves the use of a laser beam, which has a certain wave length. Through blood cells converts coming into the body of the momentum into heat energy. Eventually, the diseased vein is treated, it improves blood circulation.

Indications and contraindications

Treatment is carried out, if the extension of the vein in the mouth is not more than 10 mm. by the way, get rid of the problem of laser photocoagulation failed. Also the recoil of the vein should be smooth, then led easily to pass over without hindrance.

Important! Medical procedure is not resorted to in the case where the affected varicose veins too much.

Laser therapy in different stages of varicose veins is contraindicated in the presence of the following diseases in patients

  • the tendency to thrombophlebitis;
  • serious diseases of the hematopoietic system;
  • inflammatory changes in the affected area;
  • the low mobility of the patient due to the presence of health problems;
  • the presence of cancer in the patient;
  • infectious diseases accompanied by fever.

Important! Leaving it only can occur in the negative complications which is difficult to treat.

Laser treatment of varicose veins is not recommended to use during the expecting a baby and lactation. The expert must be very attentive to the patient who has been diagnosed with the following abnormalities: severe pulmonary disease, ulcerative lesions of the stomach, increased blood sugar, patients with kidney stones, prolonged uterine bleeding in women, anemia, prostate adenoma, occurring in severe form.

The type of laser treatment

If the patient has varicose veins is performed with a special laser coagulation (ablation) affects the veins. This procedure is very popular in European countries. The treatment of varicose veins allows you to refuse surgical intervention.

When performing laser coagulation of varicose veins on the body's microscopic small incision. Through it affected vein is fiber. This will help "glue" the damaged vein, with a diameter not exceeding 10 mm. The procedure is performed under the control of ultrasound equipment. The likelihood of medical error is minimized.

In some cases, to perform percutaneous laser correction. Medical manipulation allows to remove the venous network, which occurred in the early stages of varicose veins. Complications of percutaneous laser correction is not in direct contact with the skin. The procedure helps to achieve stable results. The diameter of the affected vein does not exceed 3 mm.

How is the procedure

A qualified technician to give the patient, which is laser treatment of varicose veins affecting, the corresponding research. In particular, before the procedure, the patient is recommended to take the test, which makes it possible to identify the following parameters: concentration of glucose in the body, blood clotting blood, the rh factor of the patient, the prothrombin index.

Important! Before perform the laser coagulation should put the doctor informed about the presence of Allergy to certain drugs. This will help the expert choose the a safe drug for the anesthesia.

Before the procedure, the scope of impact is treated with a razor, removing excess hair. Then a specialist ultrasound to produce the corresponding entry in the patient's body, determining areas of blood vessels that must be removed.

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After doing extensive marking is done under local anesthesia. The technician then makes a small hole in the skin. Formed in the microscopic hole is introduced to the optical waveguide. It is placed in the vicinity of the affected blood vessels of the valve.

Then the space in front of the affected vessel is filled with a solution, which produces anasthetic properties. It promotes the elimination of pain and protection of tissues against heat. After that, the optical fiber receives energy, which is necessary for the clotting of the affected vessel.

The procedure duration varies from 30-60 minutes. After performing laser photocoagulation is the treated area of the body imposed a special bandage. 24 hours after the procedure it is advisable to resort to scanning.

The consequences and possible complications of treatment

Laser photocoagulation affects the varicose veins can cause such complications:

  • a temporary reduction of the sensitivity of the lower limbs; it occurs in about 40% of patients who underwent laser coagulation;
  • the formation of blood clots;
  • bleeding;
  • development of superficial thrombophlebitis;
  • formation of hematomas of the lower extremities;
  • the appearance of pigment spots on the body;
  • the formation of the seal with the laser beam;
  • severe pain; it occurs in about 6% of patients.

Important! If you use laser in cases of severe varicose veins has led to the emergence of pain can take painkillers.

The cost of laser treatment of varicose veins

Removal of varicose veins modern laser — a rather expensive procedure. Its value ranges from 4 to 6 thousand dollars. The price of the procedure depends on many factors: the severity of the disease, pricing, medical facility, conveniently located clinics, in the region where the patient lives, the qualifications of the doctor, the quality of the procedure used for the equipment.

Advantages and disadvantages of methods

Before you decide, a procedure known as laser photocoagulation of the affected vessels of the foot, you need to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of this technique.

The main advantages of the removal of diseased veins laser are:

  • the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, does not need to be a patient in a hospital;
  • when using laser coagulation is used under local anesthesia;
  • the likelihood of swelling and bruising after the procedure is quite low;
  • in the method of rapid rehabilitation.

Laser treatment is the negative points:

  • medical manipulation is not effective enough in an advanced stage of varicose veins;
  • the relatively large diameter of the affected vein is to combine the laser treatment with the performance of surgical operations on deep incision of the skin;
  • the cost of the procedure is quite high.

During rehabilitation

Laser photocoagulation affects the varicose veins rarely lead to harmful complications. In order to reduce the likelihood of recurrence of the disease should adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. The patient is recommended to use a compression garment. The degree of compression should be discussed with your doctor.
  2. 14 days the patient should abandon heavy load on the lower limbs. Physical activity increases gradually.
  3. Do not forget about proper nutrition. It can improve the strength of veins. The diet of the patient must be present seafood, promotes the resorption of atherosclerotic plaques. Varicose veins useful and seaweed. This product contains minerals that strengthen the blood vessels. Dish add natural spices (thyme, turmeric). These spices have a beneficial effect on blood composition.
  4. In the preventive purposes it is recommended to visit phlebologist every 3-6 months.
  5. When treatment of varicose veins by laser is recommended to give up Smoking, alcoholic drinks.
  6. After the procedure, useful walk in the fresh air. Physical activity helps to saturate the blood with oxygen.
  7. If necessary, the patient should take medicines that increase the elasticity of the venous walls.
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In some cases, the patient complains of pain during the first days after exposure to the veins with a laser. The emergence of unpleasant sensations in most cases is a normal phenomenon. So the effort should not cause anxiety to the patient.

25.03.2019