ASA Health MD

Minimally invasive laser vein surgery.

Treating varicose veins, spider veins and venous insufficiency with laser-based vascular techniques. Faster recovery, less scarring, and better cosmetic outcomes than traditional vein-stripping surgery.

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A modern vascular laser treatment in progress.

The Treatment

How laser vein surgery works

Laser vein surgery uses focused light energy delivered through a thin fiber inserted into the vein. The laser energy heats the vein wall, causing it to close. Over the following weeks, your body reabsorbs the closed vein and reroutes blood flow through healthier surrounding veins.

The procedure replaces traditional vein-stripping surgery for most patients. There are no large incisions, no general anesthesia and no extended downtime. Most patients walk out the same day and return to normal activity within 24–48 hours.

Modern laser vascular treatment technology.

The Techniques

Three vascular laser approaches

Different vein problems require different laser approaches. The vascular ultrasound at consultation determines which technique (or combination) fits your anatomy.

  • Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA): for larger varicose veins, including the saphenous vein. A thin laser fiber is threaded into the vein under ultrasound guidance and used to close the vein from the inside.
  • Laser Sclerotherapy: for smaller varicose veins, reticular veins and spider veins. Surface laser energy targets the vein directly through the skin.
  • Combination approaches: many patients benefit from EVLA for the large feeding vein combined with sclerotherapy or surface laser for the smaller branches.
A vascular ultrasound assessment.

Candidates

Who laser vein surgery is for

Most candidates have symptomatic varicose veins: leg heaviness, aching, swelling at the end of the day or visible bulging veins that affect quality of life. Others have cosmetic concerns about spider veins or are diagnosed with venous insufficiency on ultrasound.

Patients with active blood clots, severe peripheral vascular disease or certain bleeding disorders may not be candidates. We screen carefully at consultation. If you have symptoms but are unsure whether they are vein-related, a vascular ultrasound is the right starting point.

A confident, active patient post-treatment.

The Process

What to expect

Laser vein treatment is an outpatient procedure. Here is how it goes.

  1. 01

    Vascular assessment

    Initial consultation with a focused vascular ultrasound to map your veins, identify the source of the problem and confirm candidacy for laser treatment.

  2. 02

    Treatment planning

    Dr. Lee designs the specific approach: which veins to treat, in what order and whether multiple sessions are needed for full clearance.

  3. 03

    The procedure

    30–90 minutes under local anesthesia. You are awake, comfortable and able to talk. Most patients feel pressure during the procedure and little pain.

  4. 04

    Compression therapy

    Compression stockings worn for 1–2 weeks after treatment. Mild walking encouraged the same day; avoid heavy lifting and prolonged sitting for the first week.

  5. 05

    Follow-up ultrasound

    A follow-up vascular ultrasound at 1–3 months to confirm the treated vein is fully closed and rerouting is going as planned.

Why ASA Health MD

Comprehensive vascular care

  • Ultrasound-guided

    Every laser treatment is guided by vascular ultrasound. Treating the visible vein without knowing the underlying anatomy is how recurrence happens.

  • Minimally invasive

    There are no incisions, no general anesthesia and no overnight stay. You walk in, walk out and return to normal activity within 1–2 days.

  • Quick recovery

    Most patients return to desk work the next day and full activity within a week. Recovery is much easier than with traditional vein stripping.

  • Comprehensive care

    Vein treatment is one part of a broader vascular workup. We treat the underlying insufficiency along with the visible symptom.

Common Questions

What patients ask before they book

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60 minutes with Dr. Lee plus a focused vascular ultrasound. You will learn what is causing your vein issues and decide on a treatment plan together.

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