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Is There Any Effect if You Only Wear the Bandage/ Stockings Two Days After the Session?
asked 1 year ago by anne_maldita22 in Philippines
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, bandage, compression garment, effective
I just had a schlerotherapy session last week, I was instructed to wear bandage or stockings after the treatment. I only wear the bandage/stockings for like 2-3 days because I need to go to work..and I can't wear those things when I'm working. Is there any effect if I only compressed my legs for 2-3 days?
8 answers to Is There Any Effect if You Only Wear the Bandage/ Stockings Two Days After the Session?
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Post sclerotherapy compression hose
Some doctors advise the wearing of compression hose, others use tape and cotton for a day. Most would seem to advise the use of the hose for at least a day after the treatment which you did. You probably will get a good result regardless. Sclerotherapy does require a few treatments usually. Avoid blood thinners prior to the treatment which can help lessen bruising, hemosiderin discoloration and help effectiveness.
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Compression stockings after sclerotherapy
I recommend compression stockings (20-30 mg Hg compression) after sclerotherapy for 3 days. I believe it aids in the veins closing off. It also may help with swelling and bruising. I think they should additionally be worn intermittently after that for 4-5 days if the patient will be on their feet a lot.
Marialyn Sardo, MD
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
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Compresion stockings after sclerotherapy
I have been doing sclerotherapy since 1985. I tell my patients to wear them for 2 weeks while they are awake and sleep in them the first day. I know I sound tough but the results will be much better. I have patients that have had several treatments over the years and they admit they get better results with the treatments that they followed my rules. At an ASDS meeting many years ago a study was discussed verifying this discussion. As we know this is not a fun procedure to have done and it...
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Wear stockings after sclero
I will not do Sclero unless my patients agree to wear these! I have seen MUCH better results and less side effects when my patients wear the bandages for 2-3 days followed by good support hose (during the day) for 4-6 weeks.
Tracy Kuykendall, MD
Tulsa Dermatologist
Tulsa Dermatologist
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Stockings post sclero
I believe that there is no need to wear compression stockings post Sclerotherapy. The sclerosing agents used for this procedure will do what they are meant to do regardless of weather external compression is present or not.
Victoria Karlinsky, MD
Manhattan General Surgeon
Manhattan General Surgeon
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Use of Compression Stockings for Leg Vein Injections (Sclerotherapy)
I have been doing sclerotherapy (leg vein injections) for the past 25 years and many years ago stopped instructing my patients to wear compression stockings after treatment because I do not believe they offer any added benefit. I recommend wearing them only to make legs feel better but not to use them expecting the stockings to improve their results. Compression stockings can be fairly expensive and uncomfortable for some people so I make them optional.
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Comprerssion stockings for legs after sclerotherapy for spider veins may not be necessary
Comprerssion stockings for legs after sclerotherapy for spider veins may not be necessary. It's main value is reducing bruising.
Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
Chicago Dermatologist
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Stockings
No one really knows the answer to this question. in theory compression aids sclerotherapy by allowing the sclero agent to contact the inside vein walls (the intima ) to get them to close down quicker. But that is all theory. i dont think a double blind study has ever been done to find out the answer to this question. i usually tell patients at least two days and try up to a week. if u do have to take them off at least wear them at nights for a week.
