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Dr Ahmed Shalan
Revela Clinic
How long does it take to fully recover after varicose vein treatment?
Recovery after varicose vein treatment is usually quick. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Shalan explains when you can return to normal activity, how long bruising lasts and what to expect in the first two weeks.
Transcript
Almost everyone recover from varicose vein procedure after two to three days they can go back to normal activity.
By two weeks time the bruising and the surgical side effect that you can have from the procedure will mostly go away.
In some occasions if you received foam sclerotherapy the bruising of the skin can take up to six weeks to recover.