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table{display:block;overflow-x:auto}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"hub\">\n<header class=\"hero\"><div class=\"wrap hero-grid\"><div>\n<span class=\"eyebrow\">Varicose vein treatment \u00b7 Mexico<\/span>\n<h1>Endovenous laser for varicose veins: <span>an option without open surgery<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">A minimally invasive treatment that closes the diseased vein from the inside, under local anesthesia and ultrasound guidance. International medical guidelines (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35027279\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESVS<\/a>) consider it the first choice when the patient is a candidate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=525535223243&amp;text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20an%20assessment%20for%20endovenous%20laser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an assessment on WhatsApp<\/a><a class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"#como-funciona\">How it works<\/a><\/div>\n<ul class=\"chips\"><li>Local anesthesia<\/li><li>Ultrasound-guided<\/li><li>Outpatient<\/li><li>Backed by ESVS and NICE guidelines<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"rev\">Reviewed by <strong>clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com<\/strong> \u00b7 Last review: <time datetime=\"2026-10-20\">October 20, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"hero-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/laser-endovenoso-ultrasonido-pierna.jpg\" alt=\"Leg ultrasound assessment before endovenous laser treatment\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\"><div class=\"badge\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>First choice in NICE and ESVS guidelines<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n<section><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><div class=\"answer\" id=\"resumen\"><span class=\"tag\">In short<\/span><p>Endovenous laser is a treatment for varicose veins caused by a malfunctioning saphenous vein. A laser fiber inserted into the vein under ultrasound guidance heats and closes it, and blood is rerouted through healthy veins. It is performed under local anesthesia, usually without a hospital stay, and most patients return to their activities within a few days. Whether it is indicated always depends on a medical assessment with Doppler ultrasound.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ficha\" style=\"margin-top:26px\"><div class=\"fh\">Quick facts<\/div><dl><div><dt>Who it is for<\/dt><dd>Saphenous reflux confirmed by Doppler ultrasound (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imss.gob.mx\/sites\/all\/statics\/guiasclinicas\/175GRR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMSS<\/a>)<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Duration<\/dt><dd>Depends on the number of veins; defined in the assessment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE<\/a>)<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Anesthesia<\/dt><dd>Local tumescent, ultrasound-guided (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE<\/a>)<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Recovery<\/dt><dd>Walking the same day; faster recovery than surgery (<a href=\"https:\/\/evidence.nihr.ac.uk\/alert\/laser-treatment-is-the-preferred-treatment-for-troublesome-varicose-veins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLASS trial<\/a>)<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Results<\/dt><dd>Closure of the diseased vein; first choice in guidelines for candidates (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE<\/a>)<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"alt\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Background<\/span><h2>What varicose veins are and why they appear<\/h2><p class=\"lead-a\">Varicose veins are dilated veins that appear when the valves in the leg veins stop closing properly and blood flows backwards.<\/p><div class=\"two\">\n<div class=\"card\"><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imss.gob.mx\/sites\/all\/statics\/guiasclinicas\/175GRR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMSS Clinical Practice Guideline<\/a> defines chronic venous insufficiency as a condition in which blood from the legs does not return properly to the heart because of changes in the vein walls and valves. Varicose veins are its most visible sign. In Latin America, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medigraphic.com\/pdfs\/revmexang\/an-2018\/an184f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review in the Revista Mexicana de Angiolog\u00eda<\/a> estimates a prevalence of about 20%.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\"><h3>Common symptoms<\/h3><ul><li>Heavy, tired legs<\/li><li>Pain that worsens in the afternoon<\/li><li>Night cramps and itching<\/li><li>Swelling that improves with rest<\/li><\/ul><h3 style=\"margin-top:14px\">Risk factors<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">Age, family history, standing for long periods, obesity, pregnancy and a sedentary lifestyle. It is more common in women (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imss.gob.mx\/sites\/all\/statics\/guiasclinicas\/175GRR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMSS<\/a>).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section id=\"como-funciona\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Procedure<\/span><h2>How endovenous laser works<\/h2><p class=\"lead\">It is classified as endovenous thermal ablation, the same family as radiofrequency.<\/p><div class=\"steps\">\n<div class=\"step\"><h3>Assessment<\/h3><p>Duplex Doppler ultrasound and CEAP classification to confirm reflux and choose the technique.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"step\"><h3>Local anesthesia<\/h3><p>Tumescent anesthesia is applied around the vein under ultrasound guidance.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"step\"><h3>Vein closure<\/h3><p>The laser fiber heats the vein wall from the inside and seals it.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"step\"><h3>Follow-up<\/h3><p>A control ultrasound confirms closure and rules out thrombosis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"alt\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Candidates<\/span><h2>Who is it for?<\/h2><p class=\"lead-a\">It is indicated for people with saphenous reflux confirmed by Doppler ultrasound and symptoms or skin changes; some conditions need special assessment.<\/p><div class=\"two\">\n<div class=\"card ok\"><h3>Usually a candidate<\/h3><ul><li>Great or small saphenous reflux confirmed by Doppler<\/li><li>Heaviness, pain, swelling or cramps<\/li><li>Skin changes or venous ulcers<\/li><li>People looking for an option without open surgery<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"card warn\"><h3>Requires special assessment<\/h3><ul><li>Active deep vein thrombosis<\/li><li>Pregnancy<\/li><li>Significant arterial disease in the legs<\/li><li>Very tortuous veins or unsuitable diameter<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:18px\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imss.gob.mx\/sites\/all\/statics\/guiasclinicas\/175GRR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMSS guideline<\/a> recommends duplex Doppler ultrasound for accurate candidate selection and states that these procedures should be performed in qualified units by trained surgeons.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Scientific evidence<\/span><h2>What the studies say<\/h2><p class=\"lead-a\">These are the key data from published studies and guidelines on this treatment, with their source.<\/p><div class=\"stats\">\n<div class=\"stat\"><b>1st choice<\/b><p>The NICE guideline ranks thermal ablation (laser or radiofrequency) ahead of foam and surgery.<\/p><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE CG168<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35027279\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESVS 2022<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><b>158 legs<\/b><p>Mexican study, 2023: mild complications in about 20% and no cases of deep vein thrombosis or embolism.<\/p><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.org.mx\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2696-130X2023000300071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revista Mexicana de Angiolog\u00eda, 2023<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><b>0% pain<\/b><p>At 30 days in a Mexican study of 80 patients comparing laser and radiofrequency, with similar results.<\/p><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.org.mx\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2696-130X2021000400101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revista Mexicana de Angiolog\u00eda, 2021<\/a><\/small><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:34px\">Risks according to studies<\/h3><table><thead><tr><th>Effect<\/th><th>Approximate frequency<\/th><th>Source<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Bruising and discomfort along the vein<\/td><td>Common and temporary<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19469796\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dermatologic Surgery, 2009<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Tingling or numbness (paresthesia)<\/td><td>2.5% to 7.3% (small studies); 6.3% in the Mexican study<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35819662\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 review<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.org.mx\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2696-130X2023000300071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rev Mex Angiol 2023<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Deep venous thrombotic events<\/td><td>About 1.7% (52 studies, over 16,000 patients)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29895399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healy et al., 2018<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Pulmonary embolism<\/td><td>About 0.1%<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29895399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healy et al., 2018<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"alt\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Comparison<\/span><h2>Endovenous laser compared with other options<\/h2><p class=\"lead-a\">Guidelines rank thermal ablation, such as endovenous laser, as the first choice; foam, surgery and stockings are kept for other cases.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>Place in guidelines<\/th><th>For whom<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Thermal ablation (laser or radiofrequency)<\/strong><\/td><td>First choice<\/td><td>Saphenous reflux suitable on Doppler<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy<\/td><td>Alternative<\/td><td>When ablation is not suitable<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Traditional surgery (stripping)<\/td><td>Third choice<\/td><td>When the above are not suitable<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Compression stockings<\/td><td>Only if no treatment is possible<\/td><td>Relieve symptoms, do not correct reflux<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<p class=\"src\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE CG168<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35027279\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESVS 2022<\/a>. Earlier versions of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD005624.pub4\/information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cochrane review<\/a> concluded that laser, radiofrequency and foam are at least as effective as surgery.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"two\" style=\"align-items:start\"><div><span class=\"eyebrow\">Recovery<\/span><h2>What to expect afterwards<\/h2><p class=\"lead-a\">Recovery is usually quick: patients walk the same day and most return to their activities within a few days.<\/p><ul class=\"tl\">\n<li><b>Same day<\/b>Patients walk out; bandage or compression stocking as medically indicated.<\/li><li><b>First days<\/b>Mild discomfort and bruising; walking is encouraged and long periods of sitting should be avoided.<\/li><li><b>First weeks<\/b>Control ultrasound to confirm vein closure.<\/li><li><b>Following weeks<\/b>Visible varicose veins shrink; some branches may need complementary treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"src\">Seek care immediately for severe pain or sudden leg swelling, shortness of breath or chest pain.<\/p><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"eyebrow\">Prevention<\/span><h2>How to look after your veins<\/h2><div class=\"card\"><p style=\"margin-top:0\">Venous relief measures recommended by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imss.gob.mx\/sites\/all\/statics\/guiasclinicas\/175GRR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMSS guideline<\/a>:<\/p><ul><li>Regular physical activity, especially walking and swimming<\/li><li>Calf exercises when sitting for more than 5 hours<\/li><li>Avoiding constipation<\/li><li>Consulting a doctor before starting hormone therapy<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"alt\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Myth and fact<\/span><h2>What is myth and what is fact?<\/h2><div class=\"myths\">\n<div class=\"myth\"><p class=\"m\">\u201cLaser removes varicose veins forever.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"r\">It closes the diseased vein, but venous disease is chronic and new varicose veins may appear (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE CG168<\/a>).<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"myth\"><p class=\"m\">\u201cIt is the same as traditional surgery.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"r\">It avoids removing the vein and is usually done under local anesthesia; in the <a href=\"https:\/\/evidence.nihr.ac.uk\/alert\/laser-treatment-is-the-preferred-treatment-for-troublesome-varicose-veins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLASS trial<\/a> recovery was faster.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"myth\"><p class=\"m\">\u201cStockings cure varicose veins.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"r\">They relieve symptoms but do not correct reflux; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE<\/a> reserves them for people who cannot receive treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"myth\"><p class=\"m\">\u201cIt has no risks at all.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"r\">It has uncommon risks, such as thrombosis or paresthesia, documented in <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29895399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">systematic reviews<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section id=\"preguntas\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>Questions about endovenous laser<\/h2>\n<details open><summary>Does endovenous laser hurt?<\/summary><p>It is performed under local anesthesia. Mild discomfort along the vein for a few days afterwards is common.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do I need to stay in hospital?<\/summary><p>Usually not. It is an outpatient procedure and the patient walks out.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What tests are needed beforehand?<\/summary><p>A venous Doppler ultrasound. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imss.gob.mx\/sites\/all\/statics\/guiasclinicas\/175GRR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMSS guideline<\/a> also recommends classifying the disease with the CEAP scale.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>When can I return to my activities?<\/summary><p>Many patients do so within a few days; the exact time is set by the doctor for each case.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can varicose veins come back?<\/summary><p>Yes. Venous disease is chronic, so regular follow-up is recommended.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is laser or radiofrequency better?<\/summary><p>Both are thermal ablations and guidelines rank them as the first choice. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.org.mx\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2696-130X2021000400101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 Mexican study<\/a> found no significant differences at 7 and 30 days.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is it performed in Mexico?<\/summary><p>Yes. Mexican specialists have published their experience in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.org.mx\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2696-130X2023000300071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revista Mexicana de Angiolog\u00eda<\/a>, with favorable short-term safety results.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"articulos\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Keep reading<\/span><h2>Articles on this treatment<\/h2><div class=\"rel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/endovenous-laser-varicose-veins-mexico\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/laser-endovenoso-ultrasonido-pierna-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Endovenous laser: complete guide\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Guide<\/span><h3>Endovenous laser: complete guide<\/h3><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/varicose-veins-when-to-treat-with-laser\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/laser-endovenoso-ultrasonido-pierna-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Varicose veins: when to treat them\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Diagnosis<\/span><h3>Varicose veins: when to treat them<\/h3><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/endovenous-laser-recovery\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/laser-endovenoso-ultrasonido-pierna-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Recovery after endovenous laser\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Recovery<\/span><h3>Recovery after endovenous laser<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"otros\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Other treatments<\/span><h2>Explore also<\/h2><div class=\"rel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/laser-biopolymer-removal\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cloe-Banner-Clinica-de-obesidad-y-envejecimiento-MX12-768x417.jpg\" alt=\"Biopolymer removal\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Biopolymers<\/span><h3>Biopolymer removal<\/h3><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/laser-breast-lift\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cloe-Banner-Clinica-de-obesidad-y-envejecimiento-MX1.jpg\" alt=\"Laser breast lift\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Breast<\/span><h3>Laser breast lift<\/h3><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/laser-buttock-lift\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cloe-Banner-Clinica-de-obesidad-y-envejecimiento-MX3-768x417.jpg\" alt=\"Laser buttock lift\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Buttocks<\/span><h3>Laser buttock lift<\/h3><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/laser-lipolysis\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quirurgicos-2-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"Laser lipolysis\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Body contouring<\/span><h3>Laser lipolysis<\/h3><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/laser-megalipolysis\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cloe-Banner-Clinica-de-obesidad-y-envejecimiento-MX13.jpg\" alt=\"Laser megalipolysis\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Body contouring<\/span><h3>Laser megalipolysis<\/h3><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/laser-facial-rejuvenation\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/endolifting-facial-antes-despues.jpg\" alt=\"Laser facial rejuvenation\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"t\"><span>Face<\/span><h3>Laser facial rejuvenation<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><p style=\"margin-top:18px;text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/procedures-and-services\/\">See all treatments \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"final\"><h2>Are your varicose veins bothering you?<\/h2><p class=\"lead\" style=\"margin:0 auto 24px;color:#fff;opacity:.92\">The first step is a medical assessment with Doppler ultrasound to find out whether endovenous laser is the right option.<\/p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=525535223243&amp;text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20an%20assessment%20for%20endovenous%20laser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an assessment on WhatsApp<\/a><p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:14px;opacity:.85\">R\u00edo R\u00f3dano 510, Cuauht\u00e9moc, 06500 Mexico City \u00b7 +52 55 3522 3243<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section style=\"padding-top:10px\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><h2 style=\"font-size:24px\">Sources<\/h2><ol class=\"src\">\n<li>Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Clinical Practice Guideline: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (IMSS-175-09). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imss.gob.mx\/sites\/all\/statics\/guiasclinicas\/175GRR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick reference guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kettenhofen-Jim\u00e9nez SE, et al. Endovenous laser ablation for venous insufficiency: short-term complications. Rev Mex Angiol. 2023;51(3). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.org.mx\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2696-130X2023000300071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SciELO Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lozano-Balderas G, et al. Radiofrequency vs. 1470 nm laser endovenous ablation for chronic venous disease. Rev Mex Angiol. 2021;49(4). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.org.mx\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2696-130X2021000400101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SciELO Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Revista Mexicana de Angiolog\u00eda. Chronic venous disease, 2018. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medigraphic.com\/pdfs\/revmexang\/an-2018\/an184f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medigraphic<\/a><\/li>\n<li>De Maeseneer MG, et al. ESVS 2022 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2022;63(2):184-267. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35027279\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<li>National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Varicose veins: diagnosis and management (CG168). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Brittenden J, et al. A randomized trial comparing treatments for varicose veins (CLASS). N Engl J Med. 2014;371:1218-27. <a href=\"https:\/\/evidence.nihr.ac.uk\/alert\/laser-treatment-is-the-preferred-treatment-for-troublesome-varicose-veins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIHR summary<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Whing J, et al. Interventions for great saphenous vein incompetence. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021. <a href=\"https:\/\/cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD005624.pub4\/information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cochrane<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Healy DA, et al. Thrombotic events following endovenous thermal ablation of the great saphenous vein: systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2018;56(3):410-424. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29895399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PubMed<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Endovenous laser ablation using laser systems emitting at wavelengths over 1900 nm: a systematic review. 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35819662\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PubMed<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Endovenous laser ablation-induced complications: review of the literature and new cases. Dermatol Surg. 2009. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19469796\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PubMed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" id=\"hub-ld\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/endovenous-laser\/#medical-webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/endovenous-laser\/\",\"name\":\"Endovenous laser for varicose veins in Mexico\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"lastReviewed\":\"2026-10-20\",\"reviewedBy\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/#organization\"},\"about\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/endovenous-laser\/#procedure\"},\"mainEntity\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/endovenous-laser\/#procedure\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/clinicaobesidadenvejecimiento.com\/en\/endovenous-laser\/#image\"},\"specialty\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Vascular\",\"audience\":{\"@type\":\"PeopleAudience\",\"geographicArea\":{\"@type\":\"Country\",\"name\":\"Mexico\"}},\"speakable\":{\"@type\":\"SpeakableSpecification\",\"cssSelector\":[\"#resumen\"]},\"citation\":[{\"@type\":\"CreativeWork\",\"name\":\"Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. 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