It should be OK to remove the compression stockings at night after 72 hours.
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Yes, 72 hours of straight compression is more than adequate post-sclerotherapy. We instruct our patients to wear their compression hose for a total of five days (only during their waking hours, not at night while sleeping). We also suggest they avoid aerobic exercise for a period of two weeks.
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My general recommendation is to wear compression stockings for 72 hours post-sclerotherapy, followed by a period of 1- 4 weeks during awake hours (remove only at bedtime). However, this all depends on the size and extent of the injected veins.
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It depends on the size of the treated veins as well as your doctor's recommendation. Check with your treating physician.
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Yes. Assuming that you are undergoing treatments for your legs, I generally allow my patients to stop wearing the stockings at night after only 24-36 hrs. I do require that they wear them during the day when they are on their feet. The stockings are intended to make your legs more comfortable as you heal; they do not determine whether any treatment is effective.
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Yes, you should wear them during the day for another 4 days.
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Yes, you can take the compression stockings off at night.
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In our practice, if you have spider veins treated, then we recommend you wear compression stockings 72 hours day and night. If you have varicose veins treated, then we recommend 7 days and night.
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I'm assuming that you are talking about after either a laser or radiofrequency procedure to a saphenous vein. If that is the case, yes. I have my patients wear a stocking for 72 hours continuously after the procedure and then for 3 weeks during the day. You would put your stockings on in bed before you get up for the day and then take them off upon going to bed at night.
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes, we recommend that you take off your compression stockings at night 72 hrs after sclerotherapy and instead just wear them during the day. It is best to check with your doctor to be safe, especially since he/she knows your medical history and has been charged with your care.
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I recommend compression stockings for only 48 hours after sclerotherapy, so there is no reason to wear them at night after 72 hours.
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