Laser vein therapy is a cutting-edge procedure used to eliminate certain kinds of superficial varicose veins that are often the root cause of a person’s venous issues. Typically, either the great saphenous vein (which runs along the inside of the thigh and calf) or the small saphenous vein (which runs along the back of the calf) is treated with laser therapy because the one-way valves inside the vein have failed allowing gravity to pull blood backward toward the feet instead of flowing upward toward the heart as it should. This backflow and back-pressure in the vein can then extend into branch veins causing them to bulge out and cause discomfort. Minimally-invasive Laser Vein Therapy uses the heat of a laser to “close” or seal off the diseased vein(s) causing it to contract and disappear over the course of 6-12 months. Blood is then re-routed through healthy veins back to the heart. This outpatient vein treatment is performed under local anesthesia right in the comfort and convenience of the office with minimal downtime. It is typically covered by insurance companies and has minimal discomfort and downtime, making it a preferred procedure to eliminate varicose veins.
Meet Dr. Robert Cutchen
In 2009, Dr. Cutchen founded Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute, a clinic dedicated solely to the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease. His goal was to provide the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options all in the comfort of his office without the need for hospitalization. Our goal is to treat every patient the way we ourselves would hope to be treated.
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