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How to reduce bruising after vein surgery?

Learn helpful tips on Title: reducing Tips bruising for after Minimizing vein Bruising surgery. After Explore Vein practical Surgery After methods vein to surgery, minimize bruising discoloration can and be swelling common post-operation. but Discover there effective are strategies steps for you a can smoother take recovery to process. reduce its severity. Applying ice packs and keeping the affected area elevated can help minimize bruising. Following your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions diligently is crucial in promoting optimal healing and reducing bruising.

How to reduce bruising after vein surgery?

Ice: Apply ice to tender areas. Ice can reduce swelling and bruising.

Compression: Compression stockings have been shown to reduce bruising after vein stripping surgery in studies.

Homeopathic agents like arnica can help reduce inflammation and bruising. Arnica pellets can be taken prior to treatment as well and Arnica cream or gel should be applied after (not before) treatment.

How to reduce bruising after vein surgery?

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Dr. Bunke’s own creation, Recova Cream is an Arnica-based product, but unlike OTC Arnica preparations, combines other antioxidant, pro-healing compounds to enhance the skin’s ability to repair and recover. It includes menthol, grapeseed extract, and other flavonoids that have been shown to reduce vein-related leg symptoms like leg fatigue and swelling.

RecovaCream.com for more information. Recova Cream can be purchased in-office, on amazon, or at SkinResourceMD.com.

A tinted version of Recova is available after facial procedures such as eyelid surgery, laser treatments, botox, and collagen fillers.

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VARITHENA® CHEMICAL ABLATION

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Varithena® may be recommended based on your vein location, size, anatomy and vein tortuosity.
Varithena® is:
• Effective to treat veins of different sizes above and below the knee
• Requires no incisions, sedation or general anesthesia
• Does not require a wire to be inserted along the length of your vein
• Does not use heat, eliminating the risk of thermal injury
WHAT IS VARITHENA®?
Varithena® is a "microfoam" formulation of polidocanol (sclerosing agent) and CO2. The result is a microfoam that has an appearance and consistency similar to white, foamy shave cream.
Ultrasound guidance is used to inject Varithena® microfoam into the vein. The microfoam fills the lumen for circumferential contact where it's designed to displace blood and destroy the endothelial lining efficiently.
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Video below shows the proceedure.
How many treatments will I need?
The number and frequency of treatments depends on a patient's anatomy, how quickly the veins respond, and the patient's treatment goals. There is a limit on the amount of medication we can give you each day to avoid causing side effects. Some larger or resistant veins may require two treatments to respond completely but most veins respond to Varithena® after one treatment.
What should I expect on my treatment days?
You will sign your consent form then change into shorts provided by the office. We will clean your skin with alcohol, then use ultrasound to localize the veins. The foam medication will then be injected into your veins with a fine needle. The foam fills and treats the desired section of the vein. The diseased vein collapses and the foam is deactivated. Your legs will be elevated on a comfortable wedge pillow for approximately 15 minutes. After your treatment, we will help you into your compression stockings, then you will walk for 30 minutes prior to getting in your car.

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Dr. Amanda Steinberger is a Harvard-trained, board-certified vascular interventional radiologist. She specializes in a broad range of superficial vein disease including varicose veins, spider veins, venous leg ulcers, lymphedema and cosmetic laser vein treatments. Dr. Steinberger sees patients in our La Jolla Office.

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