What to Wear and Bring on Varicose Vein Treatment Day

What should I wear to a varicose vein procedure?

Treatment such as EVLT or sclerotherapy is done on your legs, and afterwards you will wear medical compression stockings . Your clothes need to make both easy.

Bottoms

• Loose trousers with a wide leg, such as track pants or linen trousers, or a loose skirt or dress.
• Avoid skinny jeans, leggings or anything tight at the thigh or knee. They are hard to pull over stockings and bandaging.
• If both legs are treated, choose something that goes on easily without bending and pulling.

Top

Any comfortable top is fine. In cooler months, bring a light layer; you may feel cool lying still during the procedure.

Shoes

• Flat, closed, cushioned shoes that you can slip on, such as trainers with loose laces.
• Avoid high heels and tight shoes; your feet may feel a little fuller after stockings go on.
• You will walk right after treatment, so comfort matters.

Underwear

Wear comfortable underwear. The clinic will provide a gown or shorts if needed. LEDAS has changing rooms with shoe sterilizers and foot-washing sinks.

What should I bring?

1. Passport or ID , and visa documents if you are an international patient.
2. A written list of all medicines , including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and supplements. See blood thinners and vein treatment .
3. Previous medical records : earlier ultrasound reports, operation notes for past vein treatment, and any allergy information.
4. Insurance details if you plan to claim. See insurance claims and medical documents .
5. Compression stockings if you were asked to buy or bring them; otherwise the clinic will fit and train you.
6. Payment method . See payment and billing .
7. Phone and charger , and something to read while you rest.
8. Hotel address written in Korean for the taxi back, if you are visiting.

What should I avoid on the day?

• Lotion, oil or fake tan on the legs: they make skin slippery and can interfere with ultrasound gel, skin marking and stockings.
• Shaving immediately before: if you prefer to shave, do it a day earlier to avoid small nicks.
• Jewellery on the legs or feet: anklets and toe rings should stay at home.
• Driving yourself long distances: it is better to have someone accompany you or use a taxi.

Can I eat before treatment?

Treatment at LEDAS uses local anesthesia only , without general or spinal anesthesia. Many patients have a light meal beforehand. Follow any specific instructions the clinic gives you, especially if you have diabetes. See varicose veins and diabetes .

What happens on the day at LEDAS?

The day follows a set path: admission, ECG, pre-treatment ultrasound, the procedure and injection therapy, compression stocking training, monitoring with walking exercises, and discharge. A guardian is not required. Read the full 10-step treatment process .

What should I wear for the next few days?

Keep wearing loose clothes over your stockings, and flat shoes that encourage walking. Avoid hot baths and saunas in the early weeks. Your aftercare instructions explain how long to wear stockings.

Treatment day: wear, bring, avoid

Treatment-day preparation – frequently asked questions