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Is It Necessary to Wear Jobst Stocking After Surgery to Prevent Blood Clots?

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by Janice3962 in Atlanta GA

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Compression stockings after Surgery

Each doctor has their own recommendations on when and how long to wear compression stockings after surgery. Generally the longer the surgery the more likely it is that your doctor will require that you wear the stockings. They do help lower the risk of blood clots as that is one of the risks that is associated with any surgery.

Compression stockings after surgery

Each surgeon will have a different protocol. The compression stockings decrease the risk of blood clots in your legs. These clots can sometimes break free and cause problems. Please ask your surgeon what his/her protocol is.

Cosmetic surgery is an Art and a Science

Blood clots are a risk for any surgery especially if general anesthesia is used. I would take the recommendations of your surgeon and not worry about the risks. The stocking will likely help you after surgery. Dr Thomas Narsete Austin, Tx

DVT risk reduction

Blood clots post op are an inherent risk. There are multiple modalities for risk reduction including ambulation, blood thinners, and compressive stockings. Prevention is key. Follow your physician's prescribed post op protocol. Best wishes

Preventing Blood Clots After Surgery

Jobst stockings are a great idea to reduce your risk of developing a DVT after surgery. Your should follow your surgeons post operative instructions but early ambulation can also reduce your risk of DVT/PE.

There are 2 errors in your question--"necessary" and "prevent."

Jobst compression stockings (or other brands) are used to decrease venous blood congestion or pooling while a patient is immobile on the operating table, in order to reduce blood clot formation. Sequential compression devices actively "pump" the blood in your lower extremities, and have been shown by numerous studies to be an even better way to decrease blood clots after surgery. Compression stockings are simply one way to decrease risks (better than doing nothing), but... more

Jobst Stockings after surgery

This is a great way to reduce the risk of surgery! Follow your surgeon's instructions for a rapid recovery. Best wishes!

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Avoiding post operative complications following cosmetic surgery

As a plastic surgeon we always try to minimize the risk for our patients. There are many things that can be done to reduce the risk of a deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism. Wearing post operative TED hose or surgical stockings is only one element of the prophylactic treatment to avoid blood clots following surgery. Patients are encouraged to stay well hydrated, be off of birth control pills or hormones, avoid long trips for two weeks prior to surgery and for two... more

Jobst Stockings after surgery?

The most feared complication from tummy tuck surgery is blood clots in the legs as they can result in pulmonary complications. The best way to prevent this is walking around. Using compression certainly is not a bad idea. I have my patients wear just the compression hose they recieve during surgery (less compression than jobst) for 48 hours after surgery. Getting out of bed and walking around the house every hour while awake is the best preventative measure though... more

Jobst after tummy tuck

I think it is a great idea. This is a great way your doctor is trying to reduce the risks of surgery. Good luck!

Jobst stockings to prevent blood clots

The stockings will minimize swelling in your legs after surgery, but the best thing you can do to prevent blood clots is to walk at least 500 steps a day after your surgery. The surgeries with the highest risk are tummy tucks, liposuction of multiple areas, or any surgery lasting more than 5-6 hours.

They help a little

The stockings minimize risk of clots to a small degree. It is more important to get up and walk quickly and frequently after surgery.

Secquential compressive pneumatic jobst are used during surgery/ compresion neumatica secuencial es mejor

It is much better to utilize secquential compressive pneumatic equipment for both legs during surgery or preferently to operate veins before any surgery in order to avoid blood clots during surgery es mejor operar las venas gruesas varicosas antes de una cirugia prolongada de abdomen o utilizar aparatos compresivos venosos secquenciales intermitentes para prevenir los coagulos en cirugias prolongadas

Jobst Stockings to Prevent Blood Clots

Jobst stocking are better used for people with vein problems in the legs but they do not lower the risk of blood clots after surgery in people with normal healthy veins. The best thing are SCDs (Sequential Compression Devices) used during surgery, followed by early walking.

Jobst stocking after sugery

Generally, I recommend two weeks of the stocking or sooner once you are back to doing your normal work and life routine, along with ambulating every hour (normal waking hours, of course). Wearing the stockings are important after any surgery, including non-cosmetic, but specially imperative after liposuction and tummy tuck. So remember, keep "Jobsting" and keep walking.

Blood clot (DVT/PE) prevention with tummy tuck

Hello, Thank you for the question. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are dynamic issues dependent on many factors including: -dehydration. -lack of movement -genetics The more the blood in the deep veins slows down the higher the chance of clots forming. After your tummy tuck drinking lots of water and moving around (walking) will help reduce the chance of clots forming. This is perhaps the most important factors.... more

Is It Necessary to Wear Jobst Stocking After Surgery to Prevent Blood Clots?

There are a number of mechanical and pharmacological aids to reduce the risk of deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, and the recommendations for treatment depend upon the individual patient's risks. You can check your own risk profile by googling "Caprini score." Early mobilization is important. Leg compression with stockings and or sequential compression devices, and medications such as Lovenox have been shown to be effective. Discuss with... more