VASCULAR.EXPERT
Marc FITOUSSI M.D
Vascular Surgeon.
18-22 Queen Anne Street
W1G 8HU London
+44 20 7034 3326
STOCKINGS
ELASTIC COMPRESSION
The use of compression stockings/socks is crucial in many ways:
- Primary prevention (prevent first apparition of varicose veins)
- Secondary Prevention (help avoid a relapse of varicose)
- prevention of thrombo-embolism
- treatment of lymphoedema
Type of products : socks (under the knee), thigh stockings, panthyhose
The design and confort of these products has considerably improved. Some open foot models are available.
NON SURGICAL-TREATMENTS of varicose veins includes :
Exercise: walking, sport, taking the stairs
Dieting: if overweight
Standing still: Avoid it unless wearing the appropriate garments (compression stockings)
Phlebotonics: used as a temporary treatment, they act locally but have no real effect on the varicose disease itself.
VASCULAR.EXPERT
mini-invasives technics
18-22 Queen Anne Street W1G 8HU London
+44 20 7034 3326