Veins, known as varicose veins, are swollen and bulging. Often seen on the thighs or calves, roughly 23 percent of American adults have them. The condition affects approximately 22 million women and 11 million men between the ages of 40 to 80. One way to remove these veins is with endovenous laser ablation. When it comes to endovenous laser ablation in Schaumburg, IL offers it.
Why Should Varicose Veins Be Removed?
Varicose veins are not just unsightly. Doctors remove them to improve the appearance of the skin, but they also remove them to relieve symptoms and prevent complications such as skin ulcers, bleeding, and inflammation. Unlike spider veins, varicose veins are typically considered medically necessary, and therefore removal is often covered by insurance.
What Is Endovenous Laser Ablation?
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLT) is a minimally invasive procedure that requires only local anesthesia, requires no hospital stay, and takes approximately 45 minutes. EVLT reduces varicose veins by using heat from a laser. The word “endovenous” means inside the vein. Therefore, a doctor must enter the vein by inserting a thin catheter. The catheter includes a laser at its tip, which heats up and destroys the vein.
Dr. Sameer M. Naseeruddin, MD is a vein doctor in Schaumburg, IL. He completed his residency at Chicago’s Cook County Hospital and a fellowship from the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He uses cutting-edge technology for various varicose vein diseases. For endovenous laser ablation in Schaumburg, IL offers, contact Dr. Naseeruddin’s Skypoint Vein Center at www.skypointvein.com.
