Recovery Regimen To Help Decrease Bruising And Swelling

If you anticipate that you will be undergoing the treatment during your first visit, then you must bring store bought specialty leg compression garments. If the areas are only below the knee, then the garments must be knee high. If the areas include the thigh, then the garments must be thigh high. The garments must provide at least 20-30 mmHg compression. Truform and Jobst offer very nice low profile garments in many different colors. 

These specialty garments may be found at your local medical supply store. The doctor will review and discuss your medical history. This includes why you want the procedure and the desired outcome; a detailed focused review of any current medical conditions, drug allergies, family history, medications, alcohol, tobacco, and previous procedures performed near the area to be treated.

Vein Centers - For an additional cost, you will be offered a post procedure VitaMedica recovery regimen to help decrease bruising and swelling and improve the healing process. You will go home shortly after the procedure is complete. You are encouraged to walk. You will remove any dressings and can start showering the next day. You may feel some cramping in your legs for the first couple days. The discomfort is usually temporary and does not require prescription medication.