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How Long Do I Have to Wear the Compression Stockings After Sclerotherapy?
Are the compression socks needed for the best long-term results from sclerotherapy or mainly to manage the swelling or circulation?
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Compression stockings and sclerotherapy
Wearing compression stockings (thigh-highs) is imperative to achieving optimal results after sclerotherapy. They help keep the walls of the treated veins in close contact so that the body can break them down. If you do not wear them, the veins will fill back up with blood after the procedure and make it much less effective. I recommend that my patients wear compression stockings for a week after their sclerotherapy procedure, and that they wear them 24 hours a day (even in the shower). You...
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Stockings after sclerotherapy
At least 3 months and during the 1st 2 weeks we recommend that patients practically live in those stockings. The more you wear stockings, the better the cosmetic outcome. If you are not going to wear stockings, don't get sclerotherapy done. I disagree about the practicality of not taking them off while you shower - something to consider. There is no scientific data to support this recommendation by 2 of the physicians below.
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Compression hose after sclerotherapy
After a sclerotherapy treatment it is beneficial to wear compression hose for the first 72 hours continuously. (We have our patients put them on before they even stand up after treatment.) After that, patients are encouraged to wear them for two weeks just during the day- especially when exercising or during periods of prolonged standing.
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How long shoul you wear compression stockings after sclerotherapy
I do a fair amount of Sclerotherapy in my practice and I have found that compression stockings do not make much of a difference for spider veins. However, if larger varicose veins are being treated compression stockings are very important and should be worn for at least one to two weeks post treatment.
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Compression Stockings after Sclerotherapy
You should wear your compression stocking for 24 hours a day for 7 days, even in the showers and during sleep. Then just during the day for another week or two. It is important for you to wear the compression stockings because it will decrease any and all adverse effects and makes the procedure more effective.
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Post procedure sclerotherapy compression
I agree with Dr. Kiripolsky's comments. It is very important to wear compression stockings as much as possible for 1 week to 10 days to achieve optimal results.
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Sclerotherapy, compression hose
The wearing of compression stockings and the duration of time for which they should be worn has been and continues to be a controversial topic among vein care specialists. Depending on where an individual is trained and where he practices will influence his feelings on compression stockings.For example, long term compression may not be possible in Florida as opposed to Alaska. The most common patient complaint that I receive (and I hear it every day) is that they do not want to...
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What to do after Sclerotherapy?
It is always advisable to wear compression hose with mild compression as much as possible after your procedure. Since the problem that you are treating are leg veins, the more you wear the support hose, the better in general. The only warning after sclerotherapy is that I warn patients not to fly immediately after the procedure because of the risk of clots or pulmonary embolism. As always it is important to find an experienced dermatologist with cosmetic dermatology...
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Treating spider veins and wearing compression garments
Compression stocking use varies depending on the severity of the vein problem being treated. Most patients need to wear the stockings from 2 days to one week.
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