Will Radiofrequency Occlusion require a long down time?

How long should I estimate for recovery? Will repeat treatments be required?

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More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Aug 02, 2021

For any particular vein, only one treatment is required. You can resume all normal activities (walking) immediately.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

For any particular vein, only one treatment is required. You can resume all normal activities (walking) immediately.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Oct 17, 2017

In an experience vascular trained surgeon's hand you will be up and walking immediately with just a light dressing and hose. Most of my patients return to work or normal activities in the next day or two. There may be a little tenderness in the inner thigh or back of calf for a short time. I also remove varicose veins at the same setting in most cases but this causes very little additional discomfort. Perhaps avoid very strenuous exercise for the first week but walking, treadmill and elliptical are fine

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

In an experience vascular trained surgeon's hand you will be up and walking immediately with just a light dressing and hose. Most of my patients return to work or normal activities in the next day or two. There may be a little tenderness in the inner thigh or back of calf for a short time. I also remove varicose veins at the same setting in most cases but this causes very little additional discomfort. Perhaps avoid very strenuous exercise for the first week but walking, treadmill and elliptical are fine

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Harbin Clinic Vein Center

Published on Oct 16, 2017

Radio frequency ablation (Closure Procedure) allows a very prompt return to normal activities. Almost all patients are able to resume normal activities in 24 hours. I ask my patients to wear compression hose ( 20-30 mmHg thigh length) for 72 hrs to promote comfort. Many patients require only one or two doses of mild analgesics such as ibuprofen, pain should be very minimal. Repeat treatment of the same vein is extremely rare.

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Answered by Harbin Clinic Vein Center

Radio frequency ablation (Closure Procedure) allows a very prompt return to normal activities. Almost all patients are able to resume normal activities in 24 hours. I ask my patients to wear compression hose ( 20-30 mmHg thigh length) for 72 hrs to promote comfort. Many patients require only one or two doses of mild analgesics such as ibuprofen, pain should be very minimal. Repeat treatment of the same vein is extremely rare.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 03, 2010

RF or laser closure usually does not require a prolonged downtime. I encourage my patients to get back to their routine as soon as feasible. Most are back within 48 to 72 hours and rarely it may take up to 2 weeks

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

RF or laser closure usually does not require a prolonged downtime. I encourage my patients to get back to their routine as soon as feasible. Most are back within 48 to 72 hours and rarely it may take up to 2 weeks

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Jan 28, 2010

I have patients go back to work the following day. Usually we recommend not doing any heavy lifting for a couple of weeks (but there is no scientific data to support this). It's important to start walking immediately, the more walking the better. Some people feel better immediately, others take several weeks.
Over 90 % of the time a vein is closed down, it stays that way. Other veins could reflux in the future however.

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Answered by Miller Vein

I have patients go back to work the following day. Usually we recommend not doing any heavy lifting for a couple of weeks (but there is no scientific data to support this). It's important to start walking immediately, the more walking the better. Some people feel better immediately, others take several weeks.
Over 90 % of the time a vein is closed down, it stays that way. Other veins could reflux in the future however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Jan 25, 2010

There is essentially no down time. You should be able to go back to work the next day if you can avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

There is essentially no down time. You should be able to go back to work the next day if you can avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Jan 25, 2010

We tell most of out patients that they can return to work after three days if they are not on their feet all day or doing heavy lifting.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

We tell most of out patients that they can return to work after three days if they are not on their feet all day or doing heavy lifting.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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