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CVT is proud to annouce the addition of the EVLT™, Endovenous Laser Treatment, varicose vein procedure. This No-Surgery, No-Scar procedure is performed in our office by our Vascular Physicians, Dr. P. Michael Davis, Jr. and Dr. Michael S. Conners, III.
The EVLT™ Procedure
EVLT™ Endovenous Laser Treatment is a breakthrough in the
treatment of unsightly, uncomfortable varicose veins. Bloated,
blue varicose veins results from valve failure in the major leg
vein, known as the greater saphenous vein, causing blood to
back up into the lower leg. Unlike surgical tying and stripping,
EVLT™ uses a diode laser fiber threaded through a small
incision in the greater saphenous vein to seal the problem blood
vessel safely and effectively, re-routing the flow of blood to the
healthy veins and eliminating the problem. EVLT™ takes about
45 minutes to perform. The patient is able to walk out and resume
normal activity quickly without any lasting side effects.
The EVLT™ Advantage
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- An improvement in general health
- EVLT™ is performed under local anesthetic
- The procedure is minimally invasive requiring a very small
access point thus there is very little risk of noticeable scarring
and or postoperative infection
- Total time required for treatment is less than an hour
- Rapid recovery with reduced postoperative pain
- Normal activities can be resumed as early as the next day
- Excellent clinical and aesthetic results; EVLT™ has been
shown to have a success rate of 98 percent at one month
follow-up, and 93.4 percent at two-year follow-up
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The Patient Benefits
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- Relief from swelling, cramps and leg heaviness
- An improvement in general health
- Confidence to “bare” your legs again
- Able to renew activities you enjoy without physical discomfort
- Renewed energy and vigor
- Freedom from wearing uncomfortable and unfashionable
compression stockings
- EVLT™ cures the problem rather than just slowing its
progression (compared with other treatments)
- Significant cosmetic improvements in the appearance of the
leg (compared to other treatments)
- No unpleasant compression stockings needed after the first
48 hours following treatment
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Compared with Surgical Stripping
- EVLT™ causes much less trauma to the leg and fewer side
effects
- No operative scars
- No general anesthesia or pain killers
- No hospital stay
- Much quicker recovery with less post treatment discomfort
Compared with Other Alternative Minimally Invasive
Treatments
- EVLT™ offers more than 94 percent of its patients lasting
relief, which is comparable or superior to results from radio
frequency technologies. Follow-up studies from 6 to 24
months later have shown that 10-14 percent of its radio
frequency patients suffer from some level of post treatment
reflux.
- Minor skin discoloration are gone after four weeks
- Reduced risk of major complications such as traumatized
tissues or nerve damage
- EVLT™ treats the disease at its source as opposed to
transdermal lasers and sclerotherapy
Important Note
- Not all patients suffering from vein disease will be suitable
candidates for this treatment. Check with your doctor.
For further information, please feel free to contact our office or email us at evlt@cvtsc.com or visit the EVLT website for further information at www.diomedinc.com.
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