F.A.Q's > Questions And Answers > Are the treatments painful?
Frequently Asked Questions
Search the FAQ for entries containing:
Most patients tolerate these treatments extremely well. During and after sclerotherapy you may experience a burning or stinging sensation for 3 - 5 minutes. Your leg may feel heavy and ache on the day of treatment. This responds to simple analgesics e.g. paracetamol.
Laser therapy is performed under local anaesthesia and there may be stinging initially as the anaesthetic is injected. As the laser energy is delivered minimal, if any discomfort may be experienced. Again your leg may ache on the day of treatment.
Last updated on November 9, 2009 by Hunterveinclinic