Treatment of varicose veins by laser is an advanced, reliable and less traumatic method. This disease brings a cosmetic problem and disease, the carrier risk to human health, and promotes venous differentiation of blood vessels. What is the probability of the formation of blood clots, which can at any time cut off, and then comes death. Made 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 of the laser is varicose veins of the saphenous veins of the lower extremities. Laser therapy is used when the mouth is increased to a maximum of 1 cm of the Vessels should be smooth, of course, without the presence of steep fractures, and waste of these folds to be healthy or a little more advanced. This therapeutic method gives a positive effect only in the early stages of the disease if varicose veins is expressed to a limited extent.
Laser treatment shows a small part, so it is not can adversely affect the nearby tissues. It does not apply to damaged ships, if they occupy a large area. The inefficiency of this method was presented in varicose veins deep vein thrombosis.
The list of contraindications for the treatment method of laser photocoagulation comprises:
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding;
- hormonal means;
- diabetes mellitus;
- inflammatory and purulent processes in the lower extremities;
- thrombophlebitis;
- intolerance to elastic compression.
Although only-a surgical procedure whose purpose is to get rid of varicose veins enough, but they are special and require individual consideration.
How is the procedure of laser photocoagulation
Clinical equipment is provided by the selective and sparing a therapeutic effect on the area of the wall of the vein. Cold laser to prevent heating of blood and further clot formation.
The removal of the vessels of the lower extremities begins with marking of the veins. With the help of ultrasound signs, the layout affects the venous network. These manipulations let through an inconspicuous hole (diameter 3 mm) led.
Then do a local anesthetic are most often used with novocaine, but can be applied and other anesthesia. This is solved by the anesthesiologist. The objectives of this procedure are pain relief and the establishment of protective cover close to the work area. Performed anesthesia with a thin needle under ultrasound control.
After this, performed the operation. The doctor selects the optimal mode and strength of the effect in the affected areas. Through the puncture is injected into a vein available led. When it is prepared, handling the vessel walls of the laser pulse. This leads to their bonding. People during surgery often feel nothing, or feel a slight tingling sensation.
The effects of the treatment of varicose veins laser
Complications after laser coagulation of varicose veins occur in rare cases. The effects of the measure are:
- the formation of blood clots;
- the development of inflammatory processes;
- suppuration;
- burns to the dermis;
- the accumulation of blood under the skin;
- the appearance of bruises.
The first two days after treatment, the foot may experience pain, especially in Vienna, where the surgery was done. The seams in the area of operations in the rehabilitation is carefully processed. You can do this, overlap the bandages. If the loop time has not been treated, and the bandages have been replaced by fresh, wounds can deteriorate.
After surgery
Compression of the lower extremities necessarily in the period of rehabilitation after laser treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities. After completion of the laser procedure is removed when the affected vein is, necessarily, the doctor places a rubber band.
In addition, the bandage is changed to a special compression underwear. Thanks to the compression of the deep veins of the legs to improve blood circulation, surface vessels are no longer growing. Wear special stockings, tights or knee socks are required every day. After surgery, they do not remove even at night.
After surgery requires a number of simple rules. After laser surgery to remove varicose veins people should move. It is recommended to walk at least 1 hour. It is necessary for some time to retreat:
- The Solarium;
- sauna;
- spas.
Forbidden to exercise in the gym. Preventive treatment of varicose veins consists of an active and healthy lifestyle. At the end of treatment the person needs:
- eat right and control your weight;
- give up alcohol and cigarettes;
- so Hiking and Biking.
Doctors recommend to do exercises to increase the elasticity of the veins.
The cost
The total price for varicose veins treatment laser consists of the following factors:
- a doctor's advice;
- preliminary ultrasound examination;
- anesthesia;
- the difficulty of the surgery;
- postoperative monitoring by a doctor.
The cost of laser treatment for varicose veins is also affect the stage of the disease, localization of lesions and their number.