is 20 - 30 mm enough to wear 3 days after sclerotherapy?

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I had my sclerotherapy 3 days ago and I'm wearing a thigh high compression but it's killing me at the top, can I wear a 20-30 mm pantyhose instead or it's not strong enough

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

20 to 30 mm Hg compression stockings are adequate after sclerotherapy. These should be prescribed and fitted by a trained surgeon proficient in vein surgery. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend about 20-30mm Hg compression garment for at least 2-3 weeks. Pantyhose will not be strong enough.  Surgical stockings online are great and comfortable garments that you can order.  I hope this helps!

John Landi, MD · Answer

I recommend compression for 48 hours following sclerotherapy and 20 -30 mm Hg pressure is adequate for compression following sclerotherapy.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

You can wear pantyhose stockings that are 20-30 mm Hg - as long as the stockings cover the area that is injected and the strength is 20-30 mm Hg, it should be adequate. You are welcome to see us in our Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, CA office for further vein care. We take care of a lot of patients from the Emirates.

James W. Schlotter, MD · Answer

I recommend 20-30 compression stockings for reticular vein (green veins) sclerotherapy only.  I do not require my patients to wear compression stockings for spider veins.  If you need to wear compression stockings then I see no reason why you can not change to a pantyhose for comfort.

is 20 - 30 mm enough to wear 3 days after sclerotherapy?

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