Laser Vein Ablation Treatment 
Non-surgical laser vein ablation treatments for varicose veins are used to treat the underlying problem of saphenous vein incompetence (failed, stretched out vein valves) instead of a traditional saphenous vein stripping procedure.
Ablation or elimination of the failed saphenous vein is accomplished by inserting a thin catheter into the vein under ultrasound guidance, insulating the vein with a column of anesthetic fluid and then heating the inside of the vein with laser energy. This forces the vein to scar together, sealing the inside of the vein so that it no longer is part of the body's circulation.
The benefits of this method include an early return to normal activity, avoidance of general anesthesia and prevention of surgical scarring since there are no surgical incisions.
Most people can return to work the day after the procedure. The procedure is performed in our office in under an hour using local anesthesia. Your doctor may recommend removing visible, bulging varicose veins at the same time.
