When a hemostatic device is used, patients can generally expect to get out of bed and walk around after only an hour or two – about two to five hours sooner than if a hemostatic device is not used. Hemostatic devices also enable patients to avoid the use of sandbags, which have traditionally been used to maintain pressure in the groin area to stop the bleeding.

After discharge, the patient’s physician will give specific instructions about keeping the wound clean. If there are stitches, the patient will not need to return to have them removed. Some swelling and redness around the healing wound are normal, and the patient may also feel a lump under the wound for up to a week. However, undue pain, swelling or inflammation may require medical attention.