What is the recovery like after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?

Well tolerated.: Vein closure either with radiofrequency ablation or laser is usually very well tolerated. Most people can be back to routine activities within 48 hours. Rf initially had a faster recoup time bit now with the higher wavelength lasers such as the 1470. The downtime is minimal with both. A lot has to do with the expertise of the person doing the procedure. You should see a vein specialist.

Recovery for GSV RFA: Recovery is generally very quick for saphenous vein rfa. Our patients are instructed to wear class 2 compression stockings for 2 weeks at all times except showering ( the more you wear them, the better the outcomes). We encourage normal walking within a day, and discourage sedentary lifestyles and heavy lifting. Most will bruise, and mild pain and parasthesia are the most common adverse effects.

Vein RX Recovery: 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