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Does the laser treatment hurt? It seems like the laser would hurt.

Patients typically require either no analgesic or an over the counter analgesic after the procedure. Properly performed Endovenous Laser Ablation is associated with minimal discomfort.

As with many procedures, there is frequently a mild peak of discomfort at days 3 to5 days after the procedure, and is described as a “pulling,” occasionally burning, sensation. The heat energy generated by the laser is not felt by the patient due to the type of local anesthesia used which surrounds the vein in a “halo” of fluid. This is one reason that the procedure is safer without heavy sedation or general anesthesia.

- Dr. Wright

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