How long do I have to wear these stockings for?

Question

I been wearing the knee high stockings i got the day of my surgery now for 3weeks now so I would like to know when can I stop wearing them

Luke J. Curtsinger, MD · Answer

Knee-high stockings are used to prevent blood clots in elective surgery. Breast augmentation is a procedure which is very low risk for blood clots. Many plastic surgeons, including me, use them as a simple, safe and economical way to compress the calves during surgery. In my opinion, I believe that normal walking replaces the need for the stockings. Once you are moving normally again I usually recommend that you discontinue them, usually in the first week.

Jason Altman, MD · Answer

In our practice we have our patients remove these once they start walking around regularly.  You should check with your surgeon if there is any reason he wants you wearing them longer.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Depends on your surgery but usually only for 1 week.  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Instructions about the use of compressive hose after breast augmentation should come only from your surgeon. In my opinion there is no need for these prophylactic devices in an uncomplicated breast augmentation.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Check with your surgeon first. The purpose of the stockings are to minimize the chance of blood clots going from the legs to the lungs during surgery. I have my patients remove the stockings after the day of surgery because they are walking again and have normal circulation. If a patient has a history of blood clots or a medical condition related to that, there might be special instructions for how long to wear the stockings.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Compression stockings are helpful in preventing blood clots.  Moving around regularly after surgery is another way to prevent blood clots from forming.  As opinions vary, it is best if you check with your surgeon to determine when the stockings are no longer necessary.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.You will need to check with your plastic surgeon. We usually recommend that you wear the stockings for 2 weeks post surgery.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your post. Jobst compression stockings (or other brands) are used to decrease 
venous blood congestion or pooling while a patient is immobile on the 
operating table, in order to reduce blood clot formationThe best way to prevent this is walking around.  Using compression 
certainly is not a bad idea.  I have my patients wear just the 
compression hose they recieve during surgery (less compression than 
jobst) for 48 hours after surgery.  Getting out of bed and walking 
around the house every hour while awake is the best preventative measure
 though..  If there is any question, please ask at the time of surgery or beforehand. Best wishes and good luck :)

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

In my practice, the compression stockings you are asking about are removed after day 1 or 2 when the patient is up and walking around. These stockings are used to reduce the chance of blood clots during and after surgery. Best wishes.

How long do I have to wear these stockings for?

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