Vissco Medical Compression Stockings Below Knee – Small PC0716

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is compression stocking?
  Compression Stockings provide controlled compression to the legs to squeeze any abnormal back flow of blood towards the heart. They compress the outer walls of superficial viens to make them strong and prevent varicose veins.
• How to wear?
  Insert hand in the stocking and hold the heel portion in your palm.Now reverse the stocking outward. Slide the inverted stocking till the heel and then pull up the stocking up to knee level. Ensure there are no wrinkles
• How do compression stockings work?
  Compression stockings use graduated pressure applied at the ankle that steadily increases upto the knee.The pressure squeezes varicose veins and helps push blood toward the heart.It also reduces stress on varicose veins,helping varicose vein symptoms such as aching, heaviness and vein pain in your legs.
• When to wear compression stockings?
  During the day and take them off before going to bed. Put them on again first thing in the morning. You should be given at least two stockings, or two pairs if you are wearing them on both legs. This means you can wear one stocking (or pair) while the other is being washed and dried.
• What is the purpose of compression stockings?
  Helps to treat for the people suffering from varicose veins, spider veins or just tired, aching and swollen legs.
• How long it takes for compression stockings to work?
  For best results, put on the compression garment first thing in the morning, when the limbs are the least swollen.Takes upto 6 weeks to see improvement.