How long do I need to be off work after a venous ablation?

Does the procedure have down time?

Answers from doctors (8)

Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Dec 15, 2017

Many of my patients return to work the next day. There can be some discomfort, mainly in the thigh, if the long saphenous vein is ablated and some bruising. I usually recommend taking 2 days especially if working and standing for long periods of time. Many patients like Friday procedures for this reason.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Many of my patients return to work the next day. There can be some discomfort, mainly in the thigh, if the long saphenous vein is ablated and some bruising. I usually recommend taking 2 days especially if working and standing for long periods of time. Many patients like Friday procedures for this reason.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Metro Vein Centers

Published on Dec 15, 2017

There is minimal down time after venous ablation. It does depend on the type of work you do.

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Answered by Metro Vein Centers

There is minimal down time after venous ablation. It does depend on the type of work you do.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Center for Vein Care and Surgery

Published on Apr 13, 2013

In my experience, patients have very little down time with venous ablation. It is advisable to walk after the procedure, but not to go back to work that day. Someone should drive you home after the procedure. The patient may return to work, drive and perform their usual job functions the next day.

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Answered by Center for Vein Care and Surgery

In my experience, patients have very little down time with venous ablation. It is advisable to walk after the procedure, but not to go back to work that day. Someone should drive you home after the procedure. The patient may return to work, drive and perform their usual job functions the next day.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 24, 2010

Following laser ablation I recommend that patients return to work as soon as they feel OK. Everyone heals differently but the average return time to work would be 2 to 3 days for treatment of the great saphenous vein and the same day or next day for treatment of the small saphenous vein.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Following laser ablation I recommend that patients return to work as soon as they feel OK. Everyone heals differently but the average return time to work would be 2 to 3 days for treatment of the great saphenous vein and the same day or next day for treatment of the small saphenous vein.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Miller Vein

Published on Feb 23, 2010

Usually you can return to work the next day. An exception would be an occupation that requires heavy lifting and bending.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Usually you can return to work the next day. An exception would be an occupation that requires heavy lifting and bending.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Feb 18, 2010

If you are having just the closure procedure, a couple of days would be sufficient. If you are having phlebectomies as well, you may want to give yourself up to five days.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

If you are having just the closure procedure, a couple of days would be sufficient. If you are having phlebectomies as well, you may want to give yourself up to five days.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Feb 17, 2010

Most people can return to work the following day, but this varies from patient to patient. Talk with your physician about your specific job requirements.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Most people can return to work the following day, but this varies from patient to patient. Talk with your physician about your specific job requirements.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vein Specialists

Published on Feb 17, 2010

It depends on the patient's pain tolerance. Some folks may return the same day while others may take a week or so. I generally recommend one-two days off work which gives patients time to recover without the pressure of having to return to work immediately.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

It depends on the patient's pain tolerance. Some folks may return the same day while others may take a week or so. I generally recommend one-two days off work which gives patients time to recover without the pressure of having to return to work immediately.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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