Flight Guidelines Post-Vein Treatment: When Is It Safe to Fly?

Are you wondering how long you have to wait to fly after  Vein treatment? The main concern of flying or long travel after vein treatment is the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.  Air travel and long car rides lead to impaired venous flow in the legs.  This is already a risk for DVT itself although very low, adding vein treatment to the mix increases the risk.,  It is best to take several precautions to avoid the onset of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a blood clot that forms in the legs. You can trust the experts at Central Florida Vein and Vascular Center to guide you through your post-vein treatment.

How Soon Can You Fly After Varicose Vein Surgery?

At the Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center we are very conservative when it comes to travel after treatment. Your safety is the most important thing to us.  Minimally invasive vein therapies are so safe and effective when you take the right precautions.  We require a healing period of at least 7 days after any vein procedure.  After that period, it is generally accepted that you have returned to your baseline pre-treatment risk of DVT with travel.

Tips for Flying Post-Vein Treatment

If you absolutely must fly, keep up with these recovery tips to ensure your legs continue to heal:

• Wear compression socks: Compression socks fit tighter than regular socks to squeeze legs gently and encourage blood flow. Venous socks have graduated pressure up the leg so that it helps to propel the venous blood and keep it moving even while traveling.  Specifically, these socks help to prevent DVT, especially if you know you’ll be sitting for longer, such as on an airplane.

• Hydrate: It can be tempting to avoid drinking enough water while traveling to prevent frequent bathroom breaks. However, keeping your body hydrated can aid better blood flow, proactively taking caution against DVT.  Sluggish venous flow is a precursor to DVT.
• Stay moving: Airplanes don’t lend much space, but take as many opportunities as possible to stand up and walk around. When the pilot turns off the fastened seatbelt sign, walk the aisle or to the bathroom. If you can pick your seat on the flight, an aisle seat makes this requirement much more manageable.  If you can’t get up, perform heel raises in your seat to activate the calf muscle vein pump.

Post-Vein Treatment Advice From Central Florida Vein and Vascular Center

If you have a flight coming up and are still wary about flying after vein treatment, feel free to contact us online. Our experts are happy to provide you with advice specific to your situation, helping you enjoy a peaceful flight.