ELASTIC GRADUATED COMPRESSION STOCKINGS are an inseparable part of our treatment. They should be worn for two weeks after any procedure. They shorten the period of recovery, help to control bruising and spider veins disappear much faster. The legs will not only look much more elegant in stockings, but also because of much better return of blood to the circulation, the tiredness and aching will be reduced.

We supply and fit a wide range of very fashionable surgical, elastic, graduated compression stockings.

A therapeutically correct collection of graduated compression stockings so sheer, fashionable and comfortable you will actually enjoy wearing them.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis is a very serious condition and in extreme cases could be life threatening. In recent times awareness of DVT increased considerably after a series of tragic incidents resulting from or being contributed to by long haul flights. Some cases resulted in pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lungs) and even sudden death.

It is a very well known fact that the incidence of DVT is nine times higher amongst varicose vein sufferers than the general population. It makes sense to treat varicose veins not only because of their unsightly appearance but mainly because of possible serious consequences if they are left untreated.

DVT might result or be a complication of general anaesthetic especially in cases when a person is already predisposed to that condition for example in cases of thrombophilia. Long periods of immobilization such as bedridden patients, fractures and the presence of cancer could all be contributing factors.

Removal of varicose veins is a logical way of preventing many serious health complications. The best way is to remove varicosities by Ambulatory Phlebectomy and if the patient can not or does not want to be operated on, the alternative option is to wear surgical graduated compression stockings, which in some cases could be the only acceptable solution.

DVT in the deep veins damages delicate valves, rendering them incompetent with a life long misery of swollen legs with discolourated skin, frequently breaking into ulcers.