Are you looking for varicose vein treatment in Schaumburg? Depending on the severity of your condition, one of the non-invasive treatments your surgeon might suggest is wearing compression stockings. These are garments that help to improve the circulation in the legs by putting pressure to encourage the flow of blood.
Choosing the Right Compression Stockings
Choosing the right compression stockings for varicose vein treatment in Schaumburg can be confusing. There are different strengths out there. The strength is listed in millimeters of mercury, or mmHg, and you can feel this by the “stretch” that the stockings have.
Mild Compression
Mild compression stockings range from 8-15 mmHg and are most commonly recommended for people who want to maintain healthy legs or to prevent varicose veins from forming. People also use these stockings to relieve aching, swollen, or tired legs. These are also useful for pregnant women or for those who sit or stand for several hours at a time.
Moderate Compression
Moderate compression stockings range from 15 to 20 mmHG and are most commonly used to treat mild to moderate varicose veins. They also help to relieve swollen, aching, or tired legs. People also use moderate compression stockings following more invasive varicose vein treatment, such as sclerotherapy.
Firm Compression
These compression stockings, which range from 20 to 30 mmHg, are generally used for moderate to severe varicose veins and are commonly recommended for people who have inflammation or ulcers that might occur with varicose veins.
Extra Firm Compression
These are the strongest compression stockings available, and they are 30-40 mmHg. They are ideal for severe varicose vein problems and often recommended to people who have serious pain, swelling, or throbbing in their legs.
If you want varicose vein treatment in Schaumburg, contact Ashpole Plastic Surgery.
