What different procedures are performed at the Teton Radiology Vascular Institute?
Both the treatment of Spider Viens using a simple injection technique, and the treatment of Varicose Viens using a non-surgical medical laser procedure are performed at the Teton Radiology Vascular Institute. How is a laser varicose vein procedure different from surgery? Surgery involves considerable preparation, general anesthesia, the risk of infection, pain in the affected areas, and a lengthy recovery period. The medical laser technology we use eliminates all of that. It’s “minimally invasive.” The entry point through which our physician gets the laser fiber to the target area is extremely small, not even requiring stitches. There is really no “recovery” to speak of. In fact, you’ll be up and walking as soon as it’s over, able to return to normal activity. The risk of infection is extremely low, and most patients experience little or no pain. I’ve heard about lasers being used in medicine but I’m not sure how they work. Are they safe? Simply put, a laser is a highly concentrated be
