The procedure is advertised as consisting of a needle and a laser, which is concentrated on specific problem areas in which varicose veins may be the most severe. The laser is then said to be gradually heated until the walls of the problem veins are closed shut, thereby rerouting the flow of blood to other, healthier veins in and around the legs.

According to some sources, this type of laser therapy may close off bulging veins at its source without leaving any major scars or requiring any invasive surgical procedures. Varicose veins may not necessarily be painful, but they may lead many women and men to become self-conscious about their appearance, and may lead to psychological and emotional stress.

This form of therapy is advertised as taking only about 45 minutes to complete from start to finish, and may not require an extended hospital stay. For this reason, it may appeal to women and men who may lead busy lives, and may not have the time to sit around through a lengthy recovery period. Some reports say that some women and men may walk immediately following the procedure.

The veins that are targeted by this procedure are considered superficial and may not pose any threat to our health, according to some sources. These veins are said to consist of only those in problem areas where varicose veins are the most severe. On the other hand, some of the deeper veins in the leg may not be touched by this therapy, considering they still transport blood away.

Although many clinics claim that this procedure is not dangerous and that many women and men have successfully undergone the therapy, we note that there are some reports of some serious side effects and complications in general. For instance, some women and men may experience more pain during the procedure than others, including soreness and bruising.

Additionally, numbness may occur in some cases. Although this may not pose a problem for some people, we feel everyone considering this procedure should take into consideration that this numbness may be long-lasting – or, in some cases, even permanent. These are only some of the risks of undergoing even minimally invasive surgical procedures.

• May be performed relatively quickly
• No hospital or overnight stay may be required

• Side effects may include bruising and soreness for some
• Permanent numbness may occur on rare occasions
• Money-back guarantees may not be available for this procedure
• The therapy may not be backed by many success stories

Endovenous Laser Treatment may be advertised as a highly specialized – yet relatively safe – form of vein therapy, but we believe some of the potential risks may be serious enough to lead us to consider safer alternatives. For example, we note that many women and men alike have reported positive results from taking certain forms of supplementation.

Formulas based on the patented flavonoid-based ingredient, Diosmin 95®, are believed to be especially notable for diminishing the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins in the legs. Some of the more reputable formulas are also known to be capable of relieving heaviness in the legs and promoting healthier-looking legs – without requiring any form of surgery.