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How does E-LAS work?
ELAS is the FDA cleared Endoluminal Laser Ablation of the Greater Saphenous Vein. It’s a one-time procedure that is very quick, minimally invasive and causes little or no side effects. it is highly effective in eliminating varicose veins and is an alternative to the traditional method of stripping the vein.

The procedure takes 35-45 minutes to perform with the patient lying flat under local anesthesia, which means she/he will be awake and fully alert. Laser fiber is threaded into the problematic vein. Laser energy is injected into the vein at very dense quantities, causing it to collapse and seal shut. Once the laser energy has been applied, the fiber is removed and a compression bandage is put on your leg. The procedure eliminates the vein and relieves all kinds of discomfort or pain the patient might have had.

Until recently, the removal of the veins required actual stripping and surgical removal of the vessel which meant an overnight stay at the hospital and painful recovery period with possible scarring from the incisions and post-operative infections.

While the name may sound complicated, the process is quick, smooth, and minimally invasive to the body, causing little or no side effects and is proven as highly eliminative of varicose veins.

The best candidates for E-LAS
Patient with bulging varicose veins who has malfunctioning valves (reflux) in one of her/his Saphenous vein.

What to expect from E-LAS treatment?
Getting rid of the cause of the varicose veins in a an incision-less, minimally invasive procedure using local anesthesia.

Planning an E-LAS treatment
No special preparation. Almost like coming to a routine doctor’s appointment. You will be fully ambulatory and resume your usual activities after the procedure.

Where will the E-LAS treatment be performed?
In office or outpatient surgical facility.

ELAS treatment is used for the following conditions:

• Unwanted Hand Veins
• Varicose Veins
• Spider Veins