How Long Are Compression Stockings Worn After 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 can dry them with a hairdryer on cool settings after your shower. In terms of the pressure of the stockings, I recommend 30-40 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).

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Compression hose are commonly uncomfortable to wear, but will get the patient the best results! We encourage our patients to wear them as long as possible after treatment, and periodically if you might sense symptoms are returning after a couple of years post treatment. Generally, 2-6 weeks are what most people can tolerate. Best of luck!

After performing sclerotherapy have spider veins, the hope is that the Raines will swell shut due to the inflammation and form scar tissue without letting any blood back into them. The whole idea compression stockings after the injection just to keep a little bit of pressure on the veins preventing blood from flowing back into my Pinyan, this is most important during the first three days after the treatment.

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. 

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.
 

Yes it is very important to wear thigh high  compression stockings,  to get the best results after sclerotherapy treatment.  The purpose of stockings is to compress the veins in which solution is injected so there is a close contact between solution and the vein wall. Without stockings injected solutions goes back to the circulation and it is not at the local site to give optimal results thus makes the  procedure less effective. We recommend all patients to wear thigh high compression stockings 30-40 mmg Hg ( preferred) or atleast 20-30 mm Hg for a ten days after their sclerotherapy procedure, For the first three days they are worn continuously ( even in shower) and then during the day time for next seven days.  
 
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Although duration of use  of support stockings following sclerotherapy varies greatly across the globe we generally recommend wearing a 20-30 mm compression stocking for 8 days after sclerotherapy.  We ask the patient to take them off at night.

If you have a history of reduced circulation in your lower leg ( often seen in diabetes) you should have a medical assessment  of your circulation before wearing strong support hose.

As noted this is a controversial subject and each practitioner has their own recommendations based on how and where they have been trained.  In our practice we suggest that the patient wears them over night on the first day and than during the waking hours for the next 2 weeks. Compliance is the biggest issue when prescribing compression stockings.

For sclerotherapy of spider veins, I do not prescribed stockings at all. I live on the Sunshine Coast in Australia and wearing stockings is difficult due to weather. I did not notice any difference in results since I stopped using them.
For varicose veins, I recommend 7 days. Never had a clot, and no more pigmentation post treatment than other clinics. 

I recommend that my patients wear compression stockings for two weeks post procedure. They can be removed when sleeping. Studies have shown better outcomes for those who wear compression stockings post procedure. It is also important to minimize sun exposure to the treated sites. Heavy sun exposure could result in hyperpigmentation. Please apply sunscreen if you are going to be outside.