Treatment Day – If you choose, we will prescribe a mild sedative and ask that you bring it with you to take upon your arrival just prior to your treatment. Do not take the sedative prior to arrival at the Clinic. If you take the sedation - You must have someone drive you to and from the clinic on your procedure day.

Once your procedure is finished, the doctor will want you to walk at a comfortable pace for 10-15 minutes on a treadmill at our office, after which we will give you some final instructions and discharge you from the clinic.

You must bring compression stockings with you to the clinic on the treatment day. This includes any procedures that you may be having. If you are undergoing only an EVLT (Laser) or RFA (Radiofrequency ablation) procedure you will need to wear one stocking on the treated leg(s) for a period of two weeks, during which time you may remove the stockings to shower each morning beginning the next morning after the procedure.

If you procedure includes a Microphlebectomy, you will not be able to remove the dressings or stockings for 48 hours. This precludes you from showering on the day after your procedure. On the morning of the second day after your procedure, you may remove your stocking and dressings in order to shower. From this point on, you may remove your stocking each morning to shower.

Post Procedure Recommendations:

Do's:

• Resume normal activities immediately following your procedure. Standard activity is encouraged, such as walking and light exercise.

Don'ts:

• Flying is not advised for one week following your procedure.
• Avoid straining or lifting of items in excess of 20lbs for the first 2 weeks
• No strenuous exercise for up to 2 weeks after your treatments. No long distance running or sprinting.
• It is best not to drink alcoholic beverages or smoke for two days before and after your treatment. This activity could impair your healing process and recovery time.
• Do not take hot baths, showers or engage the use of hot tubs or saunas for a period of two weeks after your procedures.

Follow-up Scheduling:

You will be scheduled for follow-up ultrasounds at the following intervals:

• Within the first 2-7 days
• One month
• Occasionally at Six months, if needed.