Pre-Procedure Instructions

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  • Please review the packet information about vein procedures offered for better health.
  • Take a BABY ASPIRIN of 81 mg. every day to prevent blood clots.
  • Review the DISCOUNT SURGICAL STOCKINGS WEBSITE AT: www.DiscountSurgical.com
  • Purchase at least one pair of THIGH HIGH or PANTYHOSE STOCKINGS for all procedures offered here at Fall General Surgery, as well as KNEE HIGH COMPRESSION SOCKS in your size.
  • Have a DRIVER with you for a RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION PROCEDURE or a MICRO-STAB PHLEBECTOMY PROCEDURE.
  • There are no DIETARY RESTRICTIONS you may continue YOUR normal diet.
  • You will receive a PRE-PROCEDURE PHONE CALL the business day prior to your procedure to remind you of the time you are scheduled for your procedure and any additional instructions pertinent to you for a positive experience and successful outcome of your vein procedure.

Micro-stab Phlebectomy | Varicose Vein Removal

Post-Op Care

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Phlebectomy (also known as microphlebectomy, ambulatory phlebectomy, or stab avulsion) is a technique to remove varicose veins. In this procedure, several tiny cuts (incisions) are made in the skin through which the varicosed vein is removed. Stitches usually are not required.

Post-procedure Care and Instructions

  • After the procedure is done, continue to wear compression bandage for 48hrs.
  • After the 48hrs have passed please start wearing your thigh-highs/pantyhose. They may come off for 1hr daily to shower, elevate leg while letting leg dry completely. Continue this for the next 7 days. (Days 3-9)
  • Then wear stockings all day and off at bedtime for the next 7 days. (Days 10-16)
  • Stockings will be used for a total of 16 days.
  • Continue taking your 81mg Aspirin for 3 months.
  • May continue with normal activity on postop day #2

Things to Look For

  • Injection site becomes warm, red and hard.
  • You develop a fever of greater than 101.0.
  • If you develop a sudden onset of shortness of breath or chest pain.

If any of these things happen to you please call Memorial Medical Center at 715-685-5500. Or call Dr. Fall at 715-209-5456.

Dressing

After the 48hrs have passed, you may put bacitracin ointment on the small incisions after bandages are removed. Again, after the 48hrs, start wearing your thigh-highs/pantyhose.
If you are having pain over the counter pain medication such as Tylenol or ibuprofen will be able to help relieve any discomfort you are having.

Follow-up

Please follow-up as needed