Post Varithena Instructions?

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I'm a middle aged male, about 6'1" and 190 lbs with olive skin tone. After Varithena, is wearing the 48 hour ACE aka Compression Wrap necessary ? Or do you all just recommend compression stockings right after the procedure ? I've found the wraps to be extremely itchy/uneven. I did contact Boston Scientific and they explain the ACE wrap is necessary to secure the "puffy elements". And the puffy elements are necessary to prevent "pooling and clotting".

Brian Heeringa, MD, FACS · Answer

The wrap and compression stocking over that act to compress the treated vein to prevent blood from pooling in the treated vein. If blood accumulates in a treated vein, it can cause increased tenderness and can lead to hemosiderin staining of the skin. If stains occur, they will often fade or even disappear but that can take up to a year. I advise using the wrap as your doctor suggest to prevent problems down the road

Post Varithena Instructions?

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