Recovery time after the treatment depends on the individual. Generally, patients will receive pain medicine for the first few days after the procedure, in which time patients stay at home and are unable to operate machinery or drive. One week after the surgery, when medicine is milder, patients can begin light exercise, such as walking or stationary cycling, but must avoid impact exercises, namely running or aerobics. Returning to work will depend on how work activity fits into the progression of recovery. Since this is individualised, this will be discussed directly with your surgeon. For some patients, we often recommend wearing a compression garment for a little while after the procedure, depending on how recovery is progressing.