Perth's Leading Specialist in the Treatment of Varicose Veins
Dr Luke Matar | MBBS, FRANZCR, FACP
Compression Stockings
The Vein Clinic
6/28 Subiaco Square Rd, Subiaco
Compression Stockings and Vein Treatment
Compression stockings gently squeeze the veins and muscles of the leg. This helps blood flow from the lower legs up toward the heart, and helps move fluid up the leg to avoid it collecting around the ankle. The stockings help prevent blood from pooling in the veins which in turn helps relieve pain and swelling. Wearing of compression stockings after vein treatment prevents the varicosities from developing again and reduces post-treatment discomfort.
Why compression stockings can help
Compression stockings are often required after your vein treatment, and you will need to wear them for a specified time (usually between 14-21 days, day and night, depending on the type of treatment you have had) to promote healing, reduce discomfort, and prevent pigmentation or deep vein thrombosis. Regardless of whether you have received treatment for varicose veins or spider veins, it is recommended to avoid sun exposure in the days after your treatment.
Compression Stockings Before Treatment
Often if your venous condition is not yet severe enough to warrant medical intervention or you are not ready for treatment yet, wearing compression stockings can provide relief from the symptoms of venous reflux.
The compression helps simulate correct blood flow and wearing compression stockings when sleeping can help relieve the frustrating symptoms of restlessness and cramping that often interrupt sleep.
Wearing them during a long day of being on your feet can also help with aching pain and swelling.
You can purchase our medical grade compression stockings to trial wearing at any time.
If you find relief from wearing stockings it is often a good indication that you will have significant improvement from having your veins treated.
Medical Grade Compression
At The Vein Clinic we use medical grade Class II compression stockings. This compression strength is recommended for varicose veins and post-treatment recovery. This type of compression stocking is more intense than the stockings you may receive on an airplane flight or in the hospital. It is important that the right type of stocking and compression strength is used, otherwise the stockings can be ineffective. We prefer all patients to purchase their stockings directly from The Vein Clinic to ensure that the appropriate grade of compression is used.
Compression Stockings After Treatment
The use of compression stockings is important to take the best possible care of your legs following varicose vein treatment. You will need to wear them for a specified time (usually between 14-21 days, day and night, depending on the type of treatment you have had) to promote healing, reduce discomfort, and prevent hemosiderin staining or DVT.
It is also recommended to avoid exposure to the sun in the days after your treatment.
Stages of Vein Treatment
Stage 1
Treatment of large malfunctioning veins (trunk)
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLA) to great, small, and/or anterior accessory saphenous veins. 60 minutes
Stage 2
Treatment of large varicose veins (branches)
Phlebectomy removal of larger bulging varicose veins 90-120 minutescombined with
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS) on smaller veins. 30 minutes
Stage 2
Treatment of small varicose veins (branches) if required
Extra sessions of UGFS to close smaller veins if identified as required at post-treatment follow-up scan 30 minutes
You may not require this stage.
Stage 3
Optional treatment surface veins (leaves)
Usually done by Microsclerotherapy 30 minutes
Most patients require multiple treatment sessions to remove spider veins.
Stage 4
Follow up and maintenance to ensure best results
Meet Your Vein Specialist
Dr Luke Matar MBBS, FRANZCR, FACP
Dr Luke Matar is the only Australian doctor to have been personally trained by the inventor of laser perforator vein ablation, the world-renowned UK-based EVLA expert Professor Mark Whiteley. This advantage positions him as the clear choice for your laser treatment for varicose veins.
Meet Dr Luke Matar
Do I Need Treatment for Varicose Veins?
You could benefit from treatment for varicose veins if you experience any of the following vein problems.
Other Minimally Invasive
Varicose Veins Treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
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