You will be watched in the recovery area. You will be given medicine if you have pain or nausea. Most people feel well enough to go home the same day. Once in a while people may spend a night in the hospital. 

One to three months later, you will have another CT or MRI to see how you responded. Then your clinician will see you in the clinic to discuss how you responded to the treatment.

• You may drive yourself after 24 hours. 

• Leave the bandage on for 24 hours, then you may remove it and shower. 

• Do not put any creams or medicines on the wound. 

• Replace the bandage until the wound is closed, usually 24-48 hours. 

• Do not soak the wound (bath or pool) until the wound is healed (around 72 hours).

• No exercise or exertion until the wound is healed (around 72 hours).

Symptoms you may notice: 

• You may feel groggy from the medicines used to keep you comfortable. Headache and nausea may occur but usually do not last longer than 12-24 hours.

• You may have soreness and bruising around the wound.

• You may feel tenderness over the treatment site.

• You may feel tired, nausea or decreased appetite.