Treatment Process
On the Day of Your Laser Procedure:
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
When you arrive, you will be asked to change into a pair of very comfortable shorts (Victoria Secrets brand!) that we provide you. Or, you may choose to wear your own loose fitting shorts.
Next, our vein specialist or our ultrasound technologist may perform a brief ultrasound scan and mark areas of interest on your leg.
Now you are ready for our unique numbing method.
4-Step Numbing Process
Because of this exclusive four-step numbing process, we can ensure you have the highest possible comfort level during your treatment.
Needle-free Numbing System
And for those of us that are needle-phobic (and who isn't), Vein Clinic PA offers the breakthrough needle-free injection system. Instead of a needle, a pressurized numbing medication is injected through the skin pores using gas pressure. This system replaces Steps 2 & 3 indicated above.
Laser Time
In case you were wondering, the next step after numbing is the actual use of Laser. This is a quick and painless part of the procedure. As a bonus, we give you a very cool pair of glasses to wear (to protect your eyes from laser) and a lollipop of your choice (to help alleviate a peculiar metallic taste that is sometimes felt during the procedure).
Before You Go Home (or Shopping!)
As soon as the laser use is complete, we will obtain some ultrasound images to ensure that target vein was treated successfully (yes, the effect is that fast) and help you with dressing and stockings. You are now good to go back to work (or shopping!).
Home Instructions
No worries. We will go over the easy-to-follow instructions before you leave our office.
You are welcome to resume normal activities immediately including walking, low-impact activities, standing or lifting moderate weights. In fact, staying active is crucial in keeping your calf muscles (leg pump) working. Now that we have shut down some of the bad veins (Superficial Venous System), the good veins (Deep Venous System) will take over and rely on the pumping mechanism of your calf muscles more than ever before.
Although you are not quite ready for a marathon or heavy weight championship (or our Hot Leg Competition), you will likely notice improvement as early as the night of the procedure. So go ahead and enjoy your legs.
In case you forgot to ask us something or there are any concerns, there is no need to worry. We call all our patients on the day after their procedure to check on them.
On the Day of Your Non Laser Procedure:
Transcatheter Closure (TCC), Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (USGS) or Spider Treatment
We will offer you a pair of comfortable shorts or you can bring your own loose fitting shorts. Ultrasound and/or Vein Lite is typically used to identify and mark the areas of interest. One of more numbing tools may be used to reduce all possible discomfort. These procedures require less time and preparation than endovenous laser ablation (EVLA). Our vein specialist will treat you and determine a follow-up plan. All instructions are provided before you leave the office.
Our patients receive a follow-up phone call the day after the procedure to check on them.