Patient instructions:

Pre-operative instructions for endovenous laser procedures

1. You may eat a light breakfast on the day of your procedure

2. Do not drink alcohol 24 hours prior to your procedure

3. Take your usual medications with a sip of water and use any inhalers as you normally would the morning of surgery.

4. Stop taking Plavix seven (7) days prior to your procedure

5. Stop taking Coumadin or Warfarin five (5) days prior to your procedure

6. Wear comfortable casual clothing on the day of your admission. Clothing should allow for easy dressing and undressing.

7. Please do not bring valuables (jewelry, excessive amounts of money or credit cards)  You should be prepared to leave these with whoever accompanies you to the office

8. If you wear glasses, contact lenses, or dentures, you may wear these during the procedure

9. If any feeling of illness comes up (cold, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, fever, or flu), promptly notify our office at 919-235-3400

10. Please do not apply makeup (cosmetics), aerosol sprays, perfumes, deodorants, or skin creams.

11. You must arrange for someone to bring you home after your procedure. There will be no exception to this rule: Outpatient procedures cannot be performed without responsible adult transportation to bring you home. A cab or bus will not be acceptable. Please arrange for someone to be with you until the morning after your procedure.

12. The office will be calling you to arrange your procedure date and time.

13. You will receive a packet with the following information you will need for surgery.

Compression stockings - you will be measured for compression hose in the office. You may pay for them at that the time or send the information in yourself. It takes 5-7 days for delivery to your home. You will need to bring these stockings with you on your first post-op visit. You will need to wear them 24/7 for at least 2 weeks following surgery. Compression hose are not usually covered by insurance

Postoperative instructions-Please read and we will review these with you on your first post op visit

Any questions?

Please call 235-3400 and ask to speak with one of the medical office assistants

Post-operative instructions for endovenous laser procedures

1. For the first 2 postoperative days, we recommend continuous use of compression stockings (you may remove them to shower/bathe); after the first 2 days, wear your stockings on a daily basis

2. On the day of your procedure, avoid prolonged sitting or standing. We encourage you to walk but, when lying down or sitting, keep your legs elevated.

3. Your post-op appointment will be made when your procedure is completed; typically, your first visit will be 7-10 days after the procedure

5. You may be bruised and have areas beneath your incisions that are lumpy/bumpy, and you may experience numbness, tingling, burning, or intermittent sharp shooting pains. These will resolve over a period of several weeks to months.

6. Walking and exercise will help you recover more quickly from your surgery. Try to elevate your legs over the level of your heart for 15 minutes at least twice a day and whenever you are sitting down. Avoid sitting or standing in one place for longer than 30 minutes at a time.

7. Do not drive while taking prescription pain medication. If you are not allergic, you may begin taking Ibuprofen as directed for pain.

8. When to call the doctors office:

  • If you develop fever or chills;
  • Development of increasing redness, excessive drainage, or increasing pain in the area of incisions. Your surgeon and nurses are available to speak with you.

Please do not hesitate to call.
9;00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday
Phone (919) 235-3400
After hours, seven days a week for the MD “on call”
Phone (919) 235-3400