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Pre-Procedure Instructions: Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

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1. Take 5 pellets of Arnica™, 3 times per day, for 5 days prior to the procedure. Place pellets under the tongue and allow them to dissolve in your mouth. Arnica™ is a homeopathic medicine which has been proven to reduce pain, bruising and swelling after the EVLA procedure. Also take one 10 mg tablet of Toradol™ 3 hours prior to your procedure to minimize discomfort during the procedure (as per your prescription).
   
   
2. To prevent skin pigmentation at site of EVLA, follow this skin care protocol, starting two weeks before your treatment. Apply Pigment bar (pHaze 13) Cleanser once per day at night, before going to bed. Leave on skin for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off. Apply Pigment gel hq free (pHaze 13) once per day at night, before going to bed. Leave on skin overnight. Apply Complex Cu3 Intensive Tissue Repair Crème twice per day, in the morning, and before going to bed. Discontinue this skin care protocol 48 hours before the EVLA treatment.
   
   
3. Your normal medications may be taken on the morning of your procedure along with a light breakfast. You may eat and drink normally before the procedure-however please avoid alcohol and caffeine containing products.
   
   
4. Do not take blood thinners for 1 week prior to the procedure. Please check with the physician who prescribed your medication to verify that you may discontinue this medication for this period of time. Please inform the physician performing the EVLA procedure of any health problems, allergies and/or medication you are currently taking. Tetracycline or Minocin should be discontinued 10 days before and after the procedure.
   
   
5. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can be worn over the stockings and bandages after the procedure. Please bring a warm pair of socks with you to keep your feet warm prior to the procedure.
   
   
6. We have a compression stocking service onsite to ensure you are measured and fitted with the correct type of stockings. Accurately fitted stockings are essential to ensure success of the procedure.
   
   
7. Please read the enclosed post procedure instructions (page 5) prior to your procedure. Please bring your stockings to your follow-up appointments. Have someone to accompany and drive you home after the procedure.

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is also known as endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). The two terms are interchangeable and refer to the same treatment.

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