Did you know the legs have two vein systems? The deep system is inside the muscles of the leg and the superficial system is under the skin. It is the superficial system that can be seen when it swells and creates those worm like places on the legs. This is because the blood is not returning to the body from the legs. Did you also know that wearing tight garments to flatten your abdomen and thighs can
decrease the blood flow from the legs? Yes, that girdle or garment that flattens your stomach can
create or
worsen varicose veins, but
graded compression garments actually
increase the return of blood from the legs! When full graded compression pantyhose or tights are worn they actually
improve the blood flow and can give you the added benefit of flattening the stomach! This is the type of garment that benefits the legs
and give you that cosmetic benefit . So preserve your legs and ask your doctor about graded compression wear. My office specializes in getting patients and the public the right strength garment along with the right fit. The Standing Sock is available to provide the most fashionable compression wear around!
It's important to keep your legs healthy so they support you as you walk through life.
