Sclerotherapy generally takes 15 - 30 minutes and endovenous laser treatment approximately 1 hour. Both are office procedures. Normal daily activities maybe resumed, avoiding vigorous exercise for 2 weeks. A daily walk of at least 30 minutes is necessary. A compression stocking is generally worn for 1-2 weeks after each treatment.

Patients may prefer to take the day off work but unless in a heavy, manual occupation
may resume the next day. Following surgery, and depending on the procedure performed, 1-2 weeks offwork may be necessary and the legs may be painful for several days.

Last updated on November 9, 2009 by Hunterveinclinic