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Same-Day Varicose Vein Treatment: Admission to Discharge in One Day

Quick answer: Yes, at LEDAS in Busan varicose vein treatment is done as a same-day procedure. You are admitted in the morning or afternoon, have an ECG and a pre-treatment ultrasound, then laser and injection treatment under local anesthesia. After compression stocking training and a monitored walk, you go home the same day. There is no overnight stay and no rehabilitation period.

LEDAS outpatient center in Busan where same-day varicose vein treatment takes place

Key facts at a glance

  • Same-day admission and discharge: no overnight hospital stay is needed.
  • Seven steps: admission → ECG → pre-op ultrasound → treatment → stocking training → walking with monitoring → discharge.
  • Anesthesia: local only, so there is no anesthesia recovery period.
  • Guardians: not required, though companions are welcome within visiting rules.
  • On discharge: you receive aftercare instructions and choose your next visit date; a treatment certificate is issued by patient affairs.
  • Accommodation: treatment is outpatient, so book your hotel before travel.

Why can varicose vein treatment be done in a single day?

Same-day discharge is possible because of how LEDAS treats veins. With endovenous laser treatment and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, nothing is cut out, there are no stitches and only local anesthesia is used. Without general or spinal anesthesia, you do not need hours of monitoring while it wears off. And because walking is part of recovery rather than something to avoid, you are encouraged to be on your feet soon after treatment.

What happens on treatment day at LEDAS?

  1. Admission. You check in, confirm your details and change into treatment clothing. You may be shown to a ward bed to rest before and after treatment.
  2. ECG. A quick heart tracing is taken as a routine safety check.
  3. Pre-treatment ultrasound. The doctor scans your leg again and marks the veins to be treated, confirming the plan made at your first visit .
  4. Treatment. The laser closes the main refluxing vein, and injections treat hidden or visible branches. You are awake throughout.
  5. Compression stocking training. Nurses fit your medical stocking and show you how to put it on and take it off.
  6. Walking with monitoring. You walk, often along the clinic's walking route, while staff check how you feel. Ward rounds take place at 1 pm.
  7. Discharge. You receive aftercare instructions, pick the date of your next visit and head home or to your hotel.

How long will I be at the clinic?

Plan for most of the day. The treatment itself is only one part; preparation, ultrasound, monitoring and teaching all take time. If you have had a long journey, it helps to arrive in Busan the day before. See how many days do I need in Korea?

What should I bring and wear?

  • Loose, comfortable trousers or a skirt that fits over a bandaged leg and stocking.
  • Flat, easy-to-wear shoes.
  • A list of your medications, including blood thinners.
  • Your passport (international patients) and any previous scan reports.

Leave valuables at your hotel; cash and valuables should not be kept in the ward room. Full details are in what to wear and bring on treatment day .

Is it safe to go home the same day?

For most people, yes. The team checks that you can walk comfortably and that there are no immediate concerns before you leave. You will be told which symptoms are expected, such as tightness, bruising and mild aching, and which need attention.

Contact the clinic or seek urgent care if you develop increasing calf pain with swelling and warmth, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, or bleeding that does not stop with pressure. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty or chest pain.

What happens after I leave?

On the evening of treatment, walk a little, keep your stocking on as instructed and rest with your legs raised. Light daily activity is usually fine from the next day. A follow-up visit checks that the treated veins have closed properly; international patients can plan this around their stay. Read the full aftercare instructions and recovery timeline .

Do I ever need to stay overnight?

Same-day discharge is the standard pathway at LEDAS. If you have travelled far or simply want more rest, you can arrange to stay near the clinic in Busan. Ask the coordinator for help with hotel booking . Information on the ward and visiting rules is on our hospitalization page.

Your treatment day, step by step

Step What happens Why it matters
1. Admission Check-in, change, settle in Confirms identity and consent
2. ECG Short heart tracing Routine safety check
3. Pre-op ultrasound Veins re-scanned and marked Precise targeting
4. Treatment EVLT and injections, local anesthesia Closes the refluxing veins
5. Stocking training Fitting and practice Supports healing at home
6. Walking & monitoring Walk while staff observe Keeps deep-vein blood flowing
7. Discharge Instructions, next visit, certificate Safe transition home

Same-day treatment – frequently asked questions

  • Can I go back to my hotel straight after treatment?

    Yes. Once the team has checked you are walking comfortably, you are discharged the same day. A short taxi ride to a nearby hotel is ideal. Walk a little in the evening and rest with your legs raised. The international coordinator can help you plan transport.

  • Do I need a companion on treatment day?

    Guardians are not required at LEDAS. Many international patients come alone and are supported by the coordinator, who interprets throughout. If you would like company, a companion is welcome within the clinic's visiting rules, which are explained on our hospitalization page.

  • Can I eat before same-day vein treatment?

    Because only local anesthesia is used, long fasting is usually not required. Follow the specific instructions you receive when booking. Eating a light meal and drinking water beforehand often helps you feel more comfortable during the day.

  • Will I receive documents on the day?

    Yes. A treatment certificate is issued by the patient affairs team at discharge. If you need other documents, such as itemized receipts or English medical reports for insurance, request them in advance. See insurance claims and medical documents.

About this page

Clinical information: LEDAS Varicose Vein Clinic, led by Dr. Kim Byoung Joon , thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, founding member of the Korean Society for Phlebology.
Medical reviewer: Dr. Kim Byoung Joon · Review status: Pending · Last updated: October 2026
This page is general information and not a diagnosis. Treatment is decided only after an in-person examination. Read our editorial policy .

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