They help minimize bruising and clot formation in the treated veins. Many of our patients also wear compression stockings after procedures on their legs. Some insurance requires that patients wear compression prior to procedures. This encourages the natural return of blood to the heart. This helps your legs feel lighter, and reduces pain and discomfort related to underlying vein disease.Ĭompression wear is called “graduated” because it is designed to apply more pressure in the ankle and foot and gradually decrease the pressure applied up the leg. This compression on surface veins forces blood out of the veins in the legs and back to the heart. They just help control the discomfort that vein disease can cause.Ĭompression socks use a specialized weave of strong elastic to create pressure on the muscles in the legs, ankles and feet. It is important to know that compression socks do not eliminate varicose veins. These specialized stockings have a gradient of pressure (tighter in the foot and gradually less so toward the knees or thighs.) When worn properly, these stockings reduce swelling in the feet and also improve venous circulation in the legs.Ĭompression stockings or socks are a conservative method of treating disorders such as Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), varicose veins, lymphedema and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS) and they can also help prevent blood clots from forming in the legs. They also come as “sleeves”, footless socks that stretch from the ankle to the knee.
In some cases, they come in the form of tights that reach up to the waist. It increases blood flow to restore “fresh legs”!Ĭompression stockings are specialized socks that can be worn from the foot to the knee or thigh.
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