Are EVLA, EVLO, and laser vein removal different procedures?

No. EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) and EVLO (endovenous laser obliteration) are different names for the same method of endovenous laser vein treatment. In everyday language, the procedure is also often called laser vein removal, although the vein is not technically removed from the leg.

What happens to the vein after laser ablation?

After laser treatment, the treated vein closes and abnormal blood flow through it stops. Blood continues to return through other functioning veins, while the closed vein undergoes natural changes over time and gradually becomes smaller.

Will closing the vein affect circulation?

Closing an abnormal superficial vein should not interfere with normal venous return. Before the procedure, the physician evaluates the venous system and determines which vein can be safely excluded from circulation. Once it is closed, blood is redirected through other functioning veins.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Some discomfort may occur during administration of the anesthetic and at certain stages of the procedure, but the laser treatment itself should not cause significant pain. Mild soreness, a pulling sensation, or bruising along the treated vein may occur afterward.

Will I have scars after laser vein ablation?

A small skin puncture is required to insert the laser fiber, so EVLA does not involve large surgical incisions. A small mark may remain at the access site for some time, but a surgical scar like the one associated with an incision does not usually form.

When can I walk after EVLA?

Patients can usually walk soon after the procedure. Prolonged bed rest is not required after endovenous laser treatment, and walking is an important part of recovery. The surgeon will provide specific recommendations regarding walking and restrictions on physical activity based on the extent of the procedure.

When can I return to work and normal activities?

Patients can usually return to everyday activities fairly quickly after EVLA, although there is no single timeframe that applies to everyone. Recovery depends on the extent of the procedure, how the patient feels, and the type of work they do. The physician may restrict strenuous physical activity during the first few days, while regular walking is generally encouraged.

Do I need to wear compression garments after EVLA?

Compression may be part of the post-procedure regimen after laser vein ablation. The surgeon determines whether compression garments are needed, what type should be used, and how long they should be worn based on the procedure performed and the condition of the veins.

Can varicose veins return after EVLA?

After successful closure, the treated vein no longer contributes to abnormal blood flow. However, EVLA does not eliminate the underlying predisposition to varicose veins. Changes may develop in other superficial veins over time, so the appearance of new varicose veins later does not necessarily mean that the previous treatment was ineffective.

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Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

Endovenous laser ablation at New Life Clinic is performed by top-category vascular surgeons and is considered when an abnormal vein can be closed from within using laser energy without surgical removal.

New Life physicians determine whether EVLA is appropriate after evaluating the condition of the veins and venous blood flow. This allows laser ablation to be used when the anatomy of the affected vein and the nature of the condition provide a reasonable expectation of a lasting treatment result.

Experienced Vascular Surgeons
No Surgical Vein Removal
Follow-Up After the Procedure
Transparent Procedure Pricing

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) at New Life is performed on an outpatient basis without hospitalization. After the procedure and a short period of observation, the patient can walk independently and leave the clinic. Recovery usually does not require a prolonged break from normal daily activities, although the surgeon determines physical activity restrictions, the need for compression, and the timing of follow-up based on the treatment performed.

Surgeons Who Perform Laser Vein Ablation at New Life Clinic

Endovenous laser ablation at New Life Clinic is performed by top-category vascular surgeons with extensive experience treating varicose veins. Their substantial clinical experience allows them to treat cases of varying complexity, including extensive vein changes and recurrent varicose veins after previous treatment.

Yurii Lysaichuk

Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, DSc (Med)

Work experience (years): 50

Liliia Pavlichenko

Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, PhD

Work experience (years): 50

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Cost of EVLA at the Clinic

The cost of endovenous laser ablation at New Life depends on the extent and complexity of the procedure and is determined by the physician after evaluating the condition of the veins. The listed price is for one limb. Anesthesia and compression garments are not included and, when needed, are charged separately.

Endovenous Laser Ablation – Complexity Category 1

UAH 24,000

Endovenous Laser Ablation – Complexity Category 2

UAH 35,000

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Patient Reviews

When choosing a clinic for laser vein treatment, not only the outcome of the procedure matters, but also how the procedure itself is tolerated, what the patient experiences afterward, how quickly they return to normal activities, and how follow-up care with the surgeon is organized.

*The language, style, and spelling of the authors have been preserved. Reviews reflect the individual experiences of patients and do not guarantee an identical result in every clinical case.

Results in Numbers

*Based on the clinic’s statistics for the past 12 months and internal patient feedback.

30+

laser vein ablation procedures performed by the clinic’s phlebologists

96 %

of patients report that recovery went without significant difficulties

95 %

of patients would recommend EVLA at the clinic to family and friends

When Our Surgeons May Recommend EVLA

New Life Clinic surgeons may recommend EVLA when a varicose superficial vein with abnormal blood flow needs to be closed and its location and anatomy allow treatment with an endovenous laser. This method is most often considered in the following situations:

Varicose veins with abnormal blood flow in a superficial vein
If an examination shows that a superficial vein is no longer functioning normally and has abnormal backward blood flow, the surgeon assesses whether the vein can be closed with laser ablation.
Changes in the great or small saphenous vein
EVLA may be used to close an affected segment of a saphenous vein when its location, diameter, and other anatomical features allow the laser fiber to be positioned safely and the vein to be treated with laser energy.
Need to treat an abnormal vein without surgical removal
If the affected vein can be excluded from blood flow using an endovenous approach, laser ablation can close it from within without surgical removal.
Recurrent varicose veins after previous treatment
If varicose veins recur, the surgeon evaluates the cause of the changes and the condition of the venous system. In some cases, EVLA may be used to close a vein that has become a source of abnormal blood flow.

How Laser Vein Ablation Is Performed at New Life Clinic

Vein Mapping and Local Anesthesia

Before the procedure, the surgeon identifies the section of the vein that needs to be closed and confirms its location. Local anesthesia is then administered to the treatment area.

Insertion of the Laser Fiber

A thin laser fiber is inserted into the vein through a small puncture. It is advanced through the vein to the required position while its placement is monitored throughout the procedure.

Laser Ablation of the Vein

The surgeon applies laser energy while gradually withdrawing the fiber. The treated vein closes and blood flow through it stops, without the vein being surgically removed.

Compression and Observation After EVLA

After the procedure, a dressing is applied to the puncture site and compression garments are used when needed. Following a short period of observation, the surgeon provides instructions for the recovery period.

How to Prepare for EVLA

Laser vein ablation usually does not require extensive preparation on the patient’s part. The main priorities before the procedure are to follow the surgeon’s instructions and prepare anything that may be needed immediately afterward.

Complete the prescribed pre-procedure evaluation
Complete the tests and examinations ordered by your physician before EVLA. Do not add tests on your own or have them done significantly earlier than recommended.
Follow instructions regarding your medications
If your surgeon has given you specific instructions regarding medications you take regularly, follow those recommendations. Do not stop taking medications on your own before the procedure.
Do not apply skin care products to your legs on the day of the procedure
Before coming to the clinic, do not apply creams, oils, lotions, or other cosmetic products to the leg in the area where the procedure will be performed.
Bring compression garments if recommended by your physician
If compression will be needed after EVLA, your surgeon will let you know in advance what type of compression garment to purchase and bring with you to the clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before laser vein ablation, patients most often want to know whether a vein can really be closed without being removed, what happens to it after the procedure, how uncomfortable the treatment is, and how quickly they can return to their normal routine.

Are EVLA, EVLO, and laser vein removal different procedures?: Answer:
No. EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) and EVLO (endovenous laser obliteration) are different names for the same method of endovenous laser vein treatment. In everyday language, the procedure is also often called laser vein removal, although the vein is not technically removed from the leg.

What happens to the vein after laser ablation?: Answer:
After laser treatment, the treated vein closes and abnormal blood flow through it stops. Blood continues to return through other functioning veins, while the closed vein undergoes natural changes over time and gradually becomes smaller.

Will closing the vein affect circulation?: Answer:
Closing an abnormal superficial vein should not interfere with normal venous return. Before the procedure, the physician evaluates the venous system and determines which vein can be safely excluded from circulation. Once it is closed, blood is redirected through other functioning veins.

Is EVLA painful?: Answer:
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Some discomfort may occur during administration of the anesthetic and at certain stages of the procedure, but the laser treatment itself should not cause significant pain. Mild soreness, a pulling sensation, or bruising along the treated vein may occur afterward.

Will I have scars after laser vein ablation?: Answer:
A small skin puncture is required to insert the laser fiber, so EVLA does not involve large surgical incisions. A small mark may remain at the access site for some time, but a surgical scar like the one associated with an incision does not usually form.

When can I walk after EVLA?: Answer:
Patients can usually walk soon after the procedure. Prolonged bed rest is not required after endovenous laser treatment, and walking is an important part of recovery. The surgeon will provide specific recommendations regarding walking and restrictions on physical activity based on the extent of the procedure.

When can I return to work and normal activities?: Answer:
Patients can usually return to everyday activities fairly quickly after EVLA, although there is no single timeframe that applies to everyone. Recovery depends on the extent of the procedure, how the patient feels, and the type of work they do. The physician may restrict strenuous physical activity during the first few days, while regular walking is generally encouraged.

Do I need to wear compression garments after EVLA?: Answer:
Compression may be part of the post-procedure regimen after laser vein ablation. The surgeon determines whether compression garments are needed, what type should be used, and how long they should be worn based on the procedure performed and the condition of the veins.

Can varicose veins return after EVLA?: Answer:
After successful closure, the treated vein no longer contributes to abnormal blood flow. However, EVLA does not eliminate the underlying predisposition to varicose veins. Changes may develop in other superficial veins over time, so the appearance of new varicose veins later does not necessarily mean that the previous treatment was ineffective.

Laser Vein Ablation in Kyiv on the Left Bank (Pozniaky, Osokorky)

Endovenous laser ablation at New Life Clinic is performed at 44-A Revutskoho St., near Pozniaky, Osokorky, and the Kharkivskyi neighborhood, a 7-minute walk from Kharkivska metro station. For residents of nearby areas, this provides convenient access to laser vein treatment close to home without spending significant time traveling to follow-up appointments with the surgeon.

Patients from other parts of Kyiv also come to New Life for EVLA when choosing a clinic based on the vascular surgeon’s qualifications, extensive practical experience treating varicose veins, and the availability of a minimally invasive procedure with physician follow-up.

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The content of this page has been reviewed and approved by New Life Clinic physician Yurii Lysaichuk, a top-category surgeon and Doctor of Medical Sciences.