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

Question

What can be done if a person has already had radiology and laser surgery done for vercose veins but the problem is still there in the foot?

Answer 1

No pain: Usually pain free.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

Limited Downtime: Most have very little downtime associated with evlt laser therapy or with vnus radiofrequency closure of enlarged varicose veins. Most patients may return to normal activites 1 day after the procedures. We require patients to wear thigh length compression stockings 24/7 for 2 weeks. The stockings can be removed to shower. Most patients take Aleve (naproxen) or Motrin for minor pain. Few require narcotics.

Answer 12

Post EVLT ache: I just had endovenous laser ablation of my great saphenous vein so everything I have been telling my patients to expect for the past 11 years is confirmed. Expect little sensation for 4-6 hours as the local wears off. Then you will feel mild soreness from the needle punctures from anesthesia. Mild aching or tightness is reduced significantly by wearing a 6 inch ace wrap on the thigh and walking.

Answer 13

Essentially normal: A drs. White and presant said, there is little pain and little down time. Laser surgery for varicose veins is incredibly well tolerated. Generally people little nothing more for pain than to take anti-inflammatory medicine and most don't even bother with that. Compression stockings do help with discomfort and bruising as does most activity.

Answer 14

Vein Laser Therapy: 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.

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