Varicose Vein Treatment: Are Your Compression Stockings Itchy?
Compression stockings are an integral part of almost every type of varicose vein treatment. If you go to a vein clinic that specializes in varicose vein treatment, like Metro Vein Centers, and undergo a procedure like sclerotherapy or laser treatment, you'll almost always be instructed to wear compression stockings after the procedure. In fact, the staff will likely assist you in putting on your compression stockings before you leave the clinic. You are usually then instructed to leave them on all night when you return home. This is to reduce pain and guard against a vein bleeding out (very rare but it can happen). Most vein doctors will then instruct you to wear compression stockings all day for at least two additional weeks, taking them off only at night.
In many cases too, wearing co...