All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Final Instalment! Q: If my compression stockings get stained by blood, what should I do? If your compression stocking gets stained, you can simply soak them in water or detergent then hand-wash and air dry them. Please do not place them into the washing machine and put them … Continue reading
All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Part III! Q: When can I take a bath? You can take a shower after the sclerotherapy procedure, but do remember to put the compression stockings back on immediately after that. If you experience difficulty wearing the compression stockings, you may choose to take a bath before coming … Continue reading
All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Part II Q: Is there anything that I need to prepare for the procedure, like fasting and all? The sclerotherapy procedure does not require any prior preparation. However, if you have a pair of compression stockings at home or you have previously gone through similarly procedures in the … Continue reading
All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Sclerotherapy is a treatment used widely by vascular surgeons/consultants as well as vein clinics. A sclerosing solution (a type of medicine that will irritate the walls of the veins) will be injected into unsightly spider and reticular veins, causing them dissolve/die off as the body slowly absorbs them … Continue reading
Your complete guide to post- EVLT/ EndoVenous Laser Treatment Care! Part III Cleaning of wounds AFTER 48 HOURS, when your dressings are removed, you may shower/bathe. DO wash your wounds with warm soapy water once a day and gently pat dry. You can leave them open to air. DO NOT apply any lotions, ointments or … Continue reading
Your complete guide to post- EVLT/ EndoVenous Laser Treatment Care! Part II Now, for the Do’s and Don’ts for your daily activities and the removal of dressings: Daily Activities DO walk as much as possible right after the procedure. You are advised to walk a minimum of THREE times a day for at least TWENTY minutes over the first THREE days. … Continue reading
Your complete guide to post- EVLT/ EndoVenous Laser Treatment Care! Part I You have now completed the Endovenous Laser treatment surgery; there are some things that you need to expect during the course of recovery, as well as the Do’s and Don’ts. Don’t worry; we’ll go through one by one. Firstly, what should you expect … Continue reading
Your complete guide to EVLT/ EndoVenous Laser Treatment procedures! Part II Part 2 starts on the day of surgery, if you have missed out on part one of the guide, click here: How to prepare for Endovenous Laser Treatment Day of Procedure You are required to be at The Vein Clinic an hour before your … Continue reading
If you have varicose veins or spider veins, you may have been offered EndoVenous Laser Treatment to get rid of your varicose veins. So how does one prepare for such procedure? Your complete guide to EVLT/ EndoVenous Laser Treatment procedures! Part I Going for surgery in any capacity is no small issue. You’ll want to … Continue reading
Stockings are actually good for your veins. While most people would relate the idea of stockings to that of a lady’s wear, stockings can be more than just a fashion accessory. According to a study done by the America Association (2002), it is proven that surgical compression stockings can not only control the reflux resulted … Continue reading