ELVeS Radial ™ Laser
The endovenous laser therapy is a minimally invasive catheter procedure for the treatment of varicose veins.
ELVeS Radial™ Laser Therapy for Varicose Veins at veins.berlin
The modern minimally invasive laser therapy for the treatment of varicose veins was developed in the USA and has been used in Germany since 2004.
Since then, the laser fibres have been continuously improved, providing us with state-of-the-art, effective, and safe catheters today.
At veins.berlin, we confidently use the ELVeS Radial™ Laser by Biolitec, achieving excellent treatment results with this technology.
This allows us to gently and effectively treat varicose veins in the main veins of the upper and lower legs, complicated cases of recurrent varicose veins, and insufficient perforating veins.
Endovenous laser therapy is listed alongside stripping surgery as an equal treatment option in the new guidelines.
In the operating setting, a thin laser fiber is inserted into the defective varicose vein through a puncture of the affected main vein under local anaesthesia and positioned under ultrasound control.
After embedding the veins in tumescent anaesthesia, the varicose vein is then treated and closed thermally from the inside. Through the continuous delivery of laser energy at a maximum temperature of 120°C, a controlled thermal damage to the vein wall occurs. The treatment is continuously monitored via ultrasound. The heat causes the collagen fibres to shrink, and the treated varicose vein closes.
After the treatment, the body begins the remodeling and breakdown processes, so that the treated vein is gradually dissolved.
The thin, flexible laser fiber is especially suitable for treating short sections of varicose veins, complicated recurrent cases, and twisted veins. The treatment is almost painless.
In the new guidelines, endovenous laser therapy is listed alongside stripping surgery as an equally valid treatment option. The patient comfort with this method is very high.
Only a minimal scar remains at the catheter insertion site, and the cosmetic results are excellent.
The closure rate is 96%, with significantly shorter recovery times and a lower complication rate (bruising, nerve damage, lymphedema) compared to traditional stripping surgery. The long-term results speak for themselves.
We are certified experts in ELVeS laser therapy.
Overview and facts about veins.berlin laser therapy and varicose vein treatment.
Surgical treatment duration
Approximately 30 to 60 minutes per vein
Anesthesia is not necessary | Fasting is not required
Local anesthesia through tumescent anesthesia | Intravenous sedative
Outpatient treatment
Hospital stay not necessary
Showering and removal of the bandage is possible from the following day | Compression therapy for 10-14 days
Follow-up in the practice after 8-10 days | Work incapacity approximately 2-7 days | Sports possible after one week | Travel after 14 days
The minimally invasive laser therapy is now part of the standard repertoire of modern phlebology.
Such a procedure can be associated with the following risks:
Thermal damage to the skin, subcutaneous tissue, connective tissue, fatty tissue, lymphatic vessels, nerves, arteries
Allergic reactions
Non-specific, mild inflammation of the skin or skin tissue
Paresthesia (feeling of tingling, stinging, numbness, or burning)
Visible scarring
Vessel rupture or perforation
Formation of an arteriovenous fistula (abnormal connection between artery and vein)
Bleeding or infection at the catheter access site
Formation of deep or superficial vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
Edema (swelling) in the treated leg
Hematomas (bruises)
Hyperpigmentation (dark discoloration of the skin)
Neurological deficits
Pain
