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What will you feel after the varicose veins laser surgery?

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Dr. Ted King answered

Surprisingly little: Laser surgery for varicose veins causes surprsingly little pain afterwards. You will have some bruising that might be a little tender. You might feel a mild tight, pulling, or stretching feeling over the treated vein for several days. Walking makes this feel better. Taking Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) is usually all anyone ever needs for discomfort and, oftentimes, people don't even take anything.

Answered 4/11/2021

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Dr. Robert WorthingtonKirsch answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Depends: In general you might have some bruising and mild to moderate discomfort for a day or so. It partly depends on which laser is used. In my experience the higher the wavelength of the laser, the less discomfort people experience. I currently use a 1470nm laser and at least half of my patients feel essentially no discomfort after the procedure.

Answered 7/17/2012

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Varicose veins: You may feel some local pain and pulling or burning Any other types of symptoms should prompt a call and or visit with your MD

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Vein Laser Symptoms: I suspect you are referring to EVLT laser ablation treatment. Since the vein is initially numb from Novacaine anesthetic, there is usually numbness of the skin for a couple of hours. Then you will have some mild soreness & tenderness of the treated vein (usually inner thigh) for several days. After that, there may be some intermittant aching & tugging sensations at the therapy site for about 1 wk.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Post laser: occasional pulling sensation as part of the healing process as vein shrinks, keeping active will reduce the discomfort the symptoms of vein disease e.g. throbbing heaviness tiredness should improve within the first few days

Answered 6/6/2017

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