Post Vein ablation

• Wear the compression hose continuously for 2 days, then during all waking hours for 2 weeks.

• Elevate the treated leg whenever seated.

• Walk every hour for a few minutes. Also add a 20-30 minute walk daily if able. Walking is strongly encouraged.

• Ambulatory Phlebectomy :  you can remove the Coban (disposable ace wrap) in the first 24 hours. Leave the support hose on continuously for the 2 day period then for 2 weeks during waking hours.

• Band-Aids, Tape, and Gauze: Remove the tape and gauze after 1 day.

• Take Ibuprofen 400 mg in am and 400 mg pm , for 5 days; this will decrease the normal inflammatory response and discomfort post procedure.

Post procedure symptoms

• Pain:  may experience mild to moderate discomfort following the procedure. The leg may be tender to the touch after treatment; it is normal to experience some tenderness or bruising in the areas where local anesthesia was administered. This pain responds well to Ibuphrofen

• Transient bruising:  some patients may notice some mild bruising or discoloration after treatment. This discoloration is almost always transient and will resolve in about 3-4 weeks. In rare cases, this darkening of the skin may persist up to a year.

• Leg/Ankle Swelling: may occur especially after treating large varicose veins . It usually resolves in a few days but may last a few weeks. Wearing the prescribed compression hose and elevation will help lessen the swelling. If uncomfortable, a small dose of diuretic will be prescribed

• Some patients  may experience a “pulling” or “tight” sensation 1-3 weeks after the procedure. This is the effect of the treated area healing. Occurs mainly when treated vein is close to the skin and there is minimal fat tissue around.

• Discoloration of the skin along the treated veins. This may last several months.

• Superficial thrombophlebitis: . You may feel a small cord  under the skin, with redness and warm sensation. Call us and antinflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, antibiotics, or even blood thinners may be prescribed for a short period of time

Restrictions after the procedure

• Driving: You need someone to drive you to and from the office on the day of the procedure, due to sedatives administered . Drive as tolerated after the first day.

• Activities: You should be walking hourly.

• Heavy Lifting Restrictions: No heavy lifting or straining for 1 week after the day of the procedure.

• Bathing: Sponge baths only for the first 1 day.

• Work: You may return to work next day after the procedure.

• Sports/Exercise: 1 week from the day of the procedure.

• Sexual Activity: Whenever comfortable.

• Diet: Resume normal diet.

• Flying: Allowed 1 week after the procedure.  We advise compression stockings for flight longer than 4 hours.

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