How Long Do I Have to Wear the Compression Stockings After Sclerotherapy?

asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Mennen T. Gallas, MD
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Tags: compression garment, duration, long-term, surgery, swelling, varicose veins, veins

Are the compression socks needed for the best long-term results from sclerotherapy or mainly to manage the swelling or circulation?

5 answers to How Long Do I Have to Wear the Compression Stockings After Sclerotherapy?

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... more

Monika Kiripolsky, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

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.

Mennen T. Gallas, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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.

Victoria Karlinsky, MD
Manhattan General Surgeon

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.

Mitchel Goldman, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

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.

David V. Martini, MD
Elkton Facial Plastic Surgeon

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