Is there any harm if I removed my compression stockings before 48 hours after Sclerotherapy if I put them back on right away?
Is there any harm if I removed my compressions stockings before the 48 hour period after sclerotherapy treatment to dry my legs after a shower if I put them back on immediately?
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No harm at all. Compression primarily serves to reduce symptoms (aching, discomfort) after treatment and to reduce the duration it takes for the body to completely remove the treated vein(s). If appropriately administered, sclerotherapy will result in the permanent removal of the treated veins. Compression simply attempts to minimize the volume of residual blood in the vein. By minimizing the blood that remains within the vein, the duration it takes for the body to absorb and remove the treated veins (and the blood within them) is minimized.
If no (or inadequate) compression had been applied after sclerotherapy, then there would be a greater volume of residual blood within the vein's channels. It will take longer for the body to remove this vein distended than if the same vein had a reduced volume of blood. However, ultimately, the vein should be gone. Persistence of veins after sclerotherapy is usually not the result of in adequate compression.
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No, there is no harm at all. The stockings should be removed for showering and then worn immediately after.
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There is absolutely no harm in doing that.
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No, there is no harm. Also wash the hose as well.
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Compression is very important following sclerotherapy and would be best if left on continuously for at least 48 hours.
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No, there is no harm. It is okay to have them off for brief periods during the day and off at night AFTER the first night.
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No, there is no harm.
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Probably not. But, you will have better results if you keep your compression hose on, especially immediately after your injections.
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We do not believe that you will do any harm. There are many different requirements from many different physicians as to how long to wear hose. However, if possible, you should follow your clinic's protocol.
Some clinics do not use hose at all - are their results different than a clinic that requires 3 weeks of compression? In our center we normally prescribe the hose for the patient at the end of the treatment and they remove them 7 days later - they shower, exercise and sleep in them. After that period, they are done. Our patients are compliant, report no adverse effects, and our results are good. Many centers require 24 - 48 hours continuously, then daily for an additional number of days. So, that said, we do not feel you will be doing any harm. Occasionally, we have a patient who cannot tolerate 7 days but can do 48 hours, then daily during the day for an additional 7-10 days. No adverse effects have been seen.
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I don't think there is any harm, particularly if you keep your legs elevated while they are off.
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No harm here. I recommend my patients try to wear them for 3 days and nights with the exception of removing them to bathe. The longer and more compliant use of the hose in the first 2 weeks the better the outcome.
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Probably not.
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There is no harm in removing the compression stockings for a short period of time.
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No. There is no harm.
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