Varicose Vein Treatment: Pre-Treatment Instructions

A short guide on what you should do before treatment:

✓ Be well hydrated on the day of treatment – drink plenty of water prior to treatment.
✓ A short walk before your appointment is advised and bring your walking shoes for your post treatment walk.
✓ We offer patients the option of getting a script for a topical anaesthetic cream called BLT. This can greatly minimize the discomfort from the small needle injections that you will receive during the treatment.
✓ Should you wish to get a script, contact the clinic to arrange an appointment with Dr Lapenga.

A short guide on what you shouldn’t do before treatment:

✕ HRT & Pill – it is recommended that these are stopped one month prior and restarted one month after all treatments are
complete. Please don’t hesitate to contact the clinic if you require any further clarification on this.
✕ Do not use self tanning products, solariums or have a spray tan at least 4 weeks prior to treatment.