Varicose veins are enlarged veins resulting from faulty valves that allow the blood to reverse flow. Rather than bringing blood up to the heart to be recirculated, the valves allow the blood to reverse flow within the veins, causing elevated pressure in the vein. This creates a painful, throbbing, burning and/or heavy sensation in the legs, and over time damages the veins. If left untreated, it will cause swelling of the ankles and calves, pigmentation of the skin, and ulcers of the skin that will not heal. Unlike surgical vein stripping where recovery may take up to six weeks, patients having the EVLA procedure are back on their feet the same day and can resume normal activities immediately. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EVLA PROCEDURE