After the varicose vein is removed, your leg is wrapped with an ace bandage and you’re asked to walk around the doctor’s office before going home. Just before you leave the office, the ace bandage is removed and replaced with a support stocking that you’ll need to wear for 2 weeks following the procedure.

Most patients experience little to no discomfort and generally don’t even need pain medication. In fact, you may stand and walk right after treatment, then return to work the next day. Strenuous activity is limited for 2 weeks, however. The results of this procedure have been excellent, both from a cosmetic and patient satisfaction point-of-view.