Recovery from endovenous laser treatment is relatively fast and painless. Your laser procedure will take about 45 minutes and will be performed on an outpatient basis with a local anesthetic. Since there is no general anesthesia you can even drive yourself home right after the procedure, unless your doctor has prescribed valium to take before the procedure; in that case, make sure you have someone else drive you home. Always remember to follow your physician's instructions and ask him what to expect before treatment begins so you can recover from laser treatment for varicose veins as smoothly as possible.
Instructions
1. Wear your compression stockings immediately following your procedure, if if your doctor gives them to you. Usually you will be asked to wear the compression stockings for 2 weeks to help prevent swelling and tenderness or bruises. Follow your doctor's recommendations on wear your stockings.
2. Take an over-the-counter pain medication if you experience pain or discomfort. Ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be used instead of aspirin. Most people do not even feel any pain or soreness after endovenous for varicose veins. Numbness of the area is sometimes reported but it is rare. Contact your doctor if you feel numbness that does not go away after the anesthesia wears off.
3. Resume most of your normal activities. There is no reason for bed rest and it is not encouraged. Nor should you sit for extended periods of time; long car trips or air travel should be avoided for 2 weeks.
4. Abstain from high-impact aerobics such as running and swimming for 2 weeks after your laser treatment for varicose veins.
5. Walking is usually encouraged for most patients immediately following your procedure, according to the veindirectory.org. Just don't do brisk or power walking.
6. Avoid standing in one position for extended periods of time if you can. If you have a job that requires standing in a the same position all day, gently march in place for a minute or two to get the blood moving. No high-impact marching, just some gentle movement. Sit during your break times.
7. Go to your follow-up exam with your doctor. This is usually scheduled for one week after the procedure. Follow all of the doctor's instructions--and enjoy the look and feel of your new legs without varicose veins.
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