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What do you normally feel after the varicose veins laser surgery?

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No pain: Usually pain free.

Answered 5/11/2019

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Just some soreness: Majorities do not need any pain medications. May be just some tylenol (acetaminophen) or other over the counter medications for pain.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. John Oren answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Mild discomfort: Pain is typically mild and is relieved by over the counter non-narcotic analgesics. Ibuprofen or Naproxen sodium are typically used.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Ted King answered

Little pain: Most people describe a pulling or tight feeling, almost like a sore muscle. It rarely keeps anyone from doing anything. Over the counter pain meds are usually all that is needed, if anything is needed at all.

Answered 3/3/2013

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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 2/27/2017

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