Compression stockings are relatively tight-fitting elastic stockings that help compress both varicose and spider veins. This improves the blood flow in the legs and can decrease or eliminate the pain associated with varicose veins.
Why is Compression Stocking Important?
For both symptomatic relief of pain from varicose and spider veins, and to assist in the healing process after treatment, compression stockings are an important item for every patient to have. In addition, many insurance companies require a trial use of compression stocking to treat symptomatic varicose veins prior to approving treatment. In our practice, we highly recommend that compression stockings be worn for a brief period after treatment, as we feel this leads to the best long-term results.
How much Compression?
Compression stockings come in different strengths of compression (i.e., how tight they are). Most vein practitioners will prescribe 20-30 or 30-40 mm Hg compression. Your practitioner should prescribe the degree of compression that is best for you.
Size
Patients vary widely in their body shapes and size. It is extremely important that you obtain the right size and style of stockings, for both comfort and adequate compression. If the stockings are too tight, they will be very uncomfortable and may cut off circulation, making it prohibitive to wear the stockings long term. If they are too loose, they may fall down or fail to deliver adequate compression. To obtain the appropriate size, patients must be measured for their stockings. We recommend that when buying their first pair of compression stocking, patients purchase them at a place where accurate measurements are obtained. Our staff at Beach Cities Vein and Laser Center is well trained and would be happy to measure you for the appropriate size of stockings.
Style
There are many styles of compression stocking, including knee-high, thigh-high, thigh-high with a hip attachment, and pantyhose. In addition, stockings come in both open- and closed-toe varieties. It is important to know which style is best for you – the experts at Beach Cities Vein and Laser Center can help to guide you to the appropriate style for your personal needs and best results.
Which Brand?
There are quite a few companies that make compression stockings. Some of the more widely known brands are Jobst, Juzo, Medi and Sigvaris. It is generally not too important which manufacturer of stockings you purchase – as long as the appropriate compression, size and style are chosen to achieve the best results. At Beach Cities Vein & Laser Center we carry a variety of sizes and styles of stockings, from different manufacturers, so that we can accommodate each patient’s particular needs.
ACCESSORIES
Doff N’ Donner
Most patients will say that the hardest part about wearing compression stockings is putting them on. While certain tricks do help in putting on compression stocking, such as the use of rubber gloves to grip the stockings, or silicone gel to help the stockings slide on easier, there are also devices available that make putting on the stockings much easier.
One item which we have found to be exceptionally helpful in putting on the stockings is a device from Sigvaris called the Doff N’ Donner. Ask our staff at Beach Cities Vein and Laser about the Doff N’ Donner. They will be happy to teach you how to put on your stockings with this simple yet amazing device.
Learn more about Compression Stockings at Beach Cities Vein and Laser Center – our experts are there to serve you to help you get the right size, fit and style to fulfill your needs. Contact Beach Cities Vein and Laser Center or call us at (310) 986-6500 to make an appointment today.
Amazing job
by Fred Herdt
Category: vein treatmentsOk so I know I left a review before, but I’m at the gym working out right now and I see my legs in the mirror, particularly the right leg, and all I can say is DAMN, MY LEG LOOKS SO GREAT! And all that vascular pain from standing and working behind a salon chair is GONE!!! Thank you again Dr. Raymond and everyone at Beach Cities Vein and Vascular Center! I’m so happy with everything you did and it was worth every penny. To me, you did the impossible, and I’m so not kidding. I had been to two other vein “specialists” over the last 15 years they didn’t even come close to what Dr. Raymond could do. So again thank you!
Fantastic
by Anna
Category: vein treatmentsMy experience with Beach Cities Vein & Láser center was Outstanding. I got the results I wanted with my varicoise veins treatment. Dr. Rayman and Marisa were both professional, excellent , and caring . The office staff was always helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend Beach Cities Vein & Láser Center .
Look No Further than Doctor Rayman!
by Amber
Category: vein treatmentsAt age 29, I had a growing varicose vein on my ankle that made me feel so insecure and like everyone was looking at my “monster vein” (lol). I was about to turn 30 in a few months so I started looking up places to help me get rid of my unsightly vein. When I found this site online I immediately made an appointment. I was excited, but also very nervous as I have never had any sort of medical procedure before. However, once i got to the office everyone is SO kind and quick to answer any questions, I felt like I really made the right choice with Dr. Rayman. Marlene was with me through a lot of my appointments, doing my ultrasounds and pictures-she does a great job and is so sweet! Dr. Rayman is one of the nicest doctors I have met. He immediately made me feel comfortable not only due to his extensive knowledge but also due to the fact that he really cared about me, my issue and how to fix it. We went with the Endovenous Laser Treatment to treat the core problem of my “monster vein”. The procedure itself was relatively quick and definitely painless as my leg was completely numb! For me, as someone who gets grossed out easily, it was a mental game of not thinking too much about the procedure as it was happening lol! My mom was allowed to be in the room with me, I got to pick my favorite music, and honestly we all chatted the whole time. I went back for my second procedure, which was the injections into my soon-to-be-gone monster vein. This was also pretty painless for me besides some mild burning sensations initially after the injections. I wore the compression socks as directed and personally had no trouble with them. I had a little bit of a numb sensation where we did the EVLT, but that faded with time and I feel totally normal again. I just went back for 6 month check up appointment, and my monster vein is gone!!! I’m so incredibly happy with the results. Dr. Rayman and his team are so good at what they do, so kind, and SO WORTH IT. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
Excellent Experience!
by Katherine O'Connor
Category: vein treatmentsI had a wonderful experience at Beach Cities Vein & Laser Center. Everyone has a smile on their face and makes you feel welcome. I am so happy with the results. I highly recommend Dr. Rayman and his excellent team! Thank you for taking such great care of me!
Dr. Rayman, thank you for doing what you do!!!!
by Grace S.
Category: vein treatmentsYOUR SEARCH IS OVER! This review will be helpful to those who have delayed doing something about their varicose veins because of fear. If you are scared of needles, traumatized from past surgical procedures, and burdened by years of daily reminders of having painful, bothersome, and tired legs due to varicose veins, you do not need to worry anymore, nor do you need to suffer any longer from the physical and emotional pains that come with varicose veins thanks to Dr. Rayman and his exceptional medical practice. A bit of background: I had surgery 8 years ago by a surgeon to address varicose veins in my right leg -- a "real" surgery in a hospital operating room, with full general anesthesia. Not only were the surgery and its after effects painful and long lasting (including nerve damage), even more varicose veins started popping up about a couple years later. Due to that bad experience, I decided I would NEVER do anything about my varicose veins again, and that I was destined to live with the pain, discomfort, and ugliness. Fast forward 8 years, and the discomfort/pain, heaviness/throbbing, etc. were really getting to be a daily issue. Even people were coming up to me asking if my legs were hurting, because they looked like they felt! So I decided to do my due diligence and started to do a lot of research online (medical conditions, procedures, and various doctors). Thanks to Yelp, I found Dr. Rayman!! Being a bit gun shy, I called his office twice with tons of questions, and then proceeded to see him for TWO consultations (with my notepad full of questions). Each time, and with every interaction I had with him and his staff , I felt more and more at ease. Dr. Rayman showed me with the ultrasound exactly what my veins were doing and not doing. (And low and behold, the vein that was supposedly tied off 8 years ago was still there, bad as ever.) He and each one of his staff received me and my zillion questions with such respect, patience, compassion, and professionalism. Three weeks after my consultations, I had my radiofrequency ablation (RFA) done! Dr. Rayman and his staff are great, but I think they are able to show their personal best when actually performing the procedure -- during the procedure, there was wonderful bedside manner, nice music playing, excellent communication between doctor and patient and assistants, and obvious skill and confidence. Being embarrassingly afraid of needles, I must say it was really fine! I wanted to hug him when it was over, he was that great and showed that much care! I also appreciate his practical tips on how to distract myself when he was administering the numbing medication!! And considering it's just 3 days after my procedure and I've already made my appointment for Dr. Rayman to do my left leg (same condition), you've got to know that I'm completely satisfied, comfortable, and grateful. I told him, "Dr. Rayman, thank you for doing what you do!!!!"
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