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Can you tell me how is the recovery after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?
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Usually uneventful: Recovery is much faster than surgical ligation. Patients usually walk right out of the office with a compression stocking and resume their activities with recommendations of not to engage in strenuous activities. At one week post procedure there are low rates of complications with reported inflammation along the course of the treated vein in less than 9% as some studies reveal.
Answered 5/29/2014
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Recovery vein RX: After saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation, the recovery is minimal. There is very little discomfort afterwards (my patients usually report a pain level of 1 on a scale of 1-10). The discomfort is usually controlled with ibuprofen or Tylenol (acetaminophen) alone & does not limit normal activities. Most patients go back to work immediately with no restriction. You may want to avoid vigorous exercise for 1-2 wks
Answered 6/27/2014
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