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Compression Therapy Wound care in Plano, TX
Compression therapy applies steady, graduated pressure to the leg to help veins and lymph vessels move fluid back toward the heart. It reduces swelling, eases heaviness and aching, and is the foundation of treatment for venous leg ulcers. Compression is also a core part of managing lymphedema and chronic leg swelling.
How We Treat It
A care plan built around compression therapy
Before any compression is applied, Dr. Rizvi checks the circulation in your legs, because strong compression is not safe when arterial blood flow is poor. For open venous ulcers, multi-layer compression wraps are applied in the clinic and changed at follow-up visits as swelling goes down. Once the wound heals, the focus shifts to properly fitted compression stockings to help keep ulcers from coming back. For lymphedema, compression is combined with skin care and other decongestive measures. The approach follows Society for Vascular Surgery and American Venous Forum guidance on venous leg ulcers, and Dr. Rizvi can prescribe medical-grade compression garments and coordinate with a supplier.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Rizvi
What's in the Plan
- Circulation check before compression, so it is safe for your legs
- Multi-layer compression wraps applied in the clinic
- Compression combined with wound care for venous ulcers
- Prescriptions for medical-grade compression stockings and garments
- Compression as part of lymphedema management
- Guidance on wearing, caring for, and replacing garments
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is compression therapy used for?
It is used to treat and prevent venous leg ulcers, reduce leg swelling from vein problems, and manage lymphedema. It also helps with the heavy, achy legs and skin changes that come with chronic venous insufficiency.
Is compression therapy safe for everyone?
No. Strong compression can be harmful if the arteries in your legs do not deliver enough blood. That is why circulation is checked, often with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, before compression starts. People with significant arterial disease need a different plan.
What is the difference between compression wraps and stockings?
Multi-layer wraps are applied by the care team, stay on for several days, and are used while an ulcer is open or swelling is significant. Compression stockings are fitted garments you put on each day, and they are mainly used to keep swelling down and prevent ulcers from returning after healing.
Does insurance cover compression stockings?
Coverage for compression garments varies a lot between plans and depends on your diagnosis. Call the office and the team will help you understand what your plan covers before garments are ordered.
Ready to talk about compression therapy?
Same- or next-day appointments. Telemedicine available. Most insurance accepted — call to verify your plan.