Is There Any Effect if You Only Wear the Bandage/ Stockings Two Days After the Session?

Some doctors advise the wearing of compression hose, others use tape and cotton for a day.  Most would seem to advise the use of the hose for at least a day after the treatment which you did. You probably will get a good result regardless. Sclerotherapy does require a few treatments usually. Avoid blood thinners prior to the treatment which can help lessen bruising, hemosiderin discoloration and help effectiveness.

Sclerotherapy  works but causing inflammation to the veins and then making them swell shut. The hope is that the veins will seal off and form scar tissue without letting any blood back into them. Compression stockings help prevent the blood from working its way back into these veins that were injected. I typically recommend three days of compression after my treatments and our patients do very well. You should be OK after the third day.

It may be enough time but you should really be following your surgeon's advice. It could compromise your recovery rate.

As a double board certified cosmetic laser dermatologist and pioneer of sclerotherapy treatment, I recommend that my patients continue to wear their compression garments for 1 week, 24 hours a day following their procedure. Though some may find this uncomfortable or an inconvenience, it greatly improves the outcomes of your treatment while promoting healing. Only wearing the compression garments for the first couple of days could potentially result in less optimal outcomes and require additional sclerotherapy treatments. After the first week, you can switch to a lighter stocking during the day.

I recommend my patients wear compression hose for the first 24 hrs and then 8 hours during the waking hours over the next 5-7 days after sclerotherapy treatment.  

How long compression stockings should be worn remains controversial. I usually recommend that my patients wear compression stockings for two weeks post treatment. However, it has been shown that wearing compression stockings for only 2-3 days post treatment results in better outcomes then not wearing them at all.

I recommend stockings for 3 months total. I tell my patients to wear them as much as tolerable in the first 2 weeks, even when recumbent (in bed) and then switch to wearing them during the day for the next 2.5 months - to finish the duration of 3 months total. Others recommend 2 days. Some sclerotherapy experts recommend 1 week total 24 hours a day and instruct the patient to NOT remove the stockings at all during that time period. As you can see, there is a wide range of recommendations. I would follow the individual recommendtions of the physician who does your sclerotherapy because the outcomes depend on his/her technique and the types of chemicals used. 
I recommend microfiber graduated medical compression stockings from VenaSmart. They are durable, washable, and very comfortable to wear, especially in areas of the country which are warm. 

Post sclerotherapy compression hose is recommended and should be worn. The controversy is how long to wear them and this ranges from one day to 6 weeks. I recommend 48 hours and I have had patients wear them for this amount of time for over 15 years. I have not seen any difference in results whether the stockings are worn for 2 days or 6 weeks.

I recommend compression stockings (20-30 mg Hg compression) after sclerotherapy for 3 days. I believe it aids in the veins closing off. It also may help with swelling and bruising.  I think they should additionally be worn intermittently after that for 4-5 days if the patient will be on their feet a lot.

I have been doing sclerotherapy since 1985. I tell my patients to wear them for 2 weeks while they are awake and sleep in them the first day. I know I sound tough but the results will be much better. I have patients that have had several treatments over the years and they admit they get better results with the treatments that they followed my rules. At an ASDS meeting many years ago a study was discussed verifying this discussion. As we know this is not a fun procedure to have done and it does cost some money, so why not maximize your results.