Now there's a service that will surely please those who are suffering from varicose veins. The Center now offers endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) for treating varicose veins. EVLT is an excellent method for treating varicose veins in an office setting EVLT is a new minimally invasive procedure used to treat the incompetence of the greater saphenous vein in a short period of time, usually just 30 minutes. During the procedure, a thin laser fiber is inserted into a greater saphenous vein, and then laser energy is delivered through the fiber and into the vein, causing the vein to close. It is done under local anesthesia. There are few complications with this procedure and it has a low recurrence rate. It also eliminates the risks associated with surgery such as nerve damage and bleeding and avoids the scarring associated with traditional varicose vain treatments. In addition, it requires only a small incision and has a short recovery period. There are no patient restrictions once the procedure is complete other than not being allowed the drive.