Compression socks for post-surgery recovery
Compression is a common part of post-operative recovery, especially after surgeries where reduced mobility increases the risk of blood clots (like DVT) — this includes orthopedic, abdominal, and many other procedure types.
Please follow your surgeon's specific instructions. Post-op compression needs vary a lot based on the procedure, and your surgical team will typically tell you:
- What compression level is appropriate for your recovery
- How many hours a day to wear it, and for how many weeks
- Whether knee-high is sufficient, or a longer garment is needed
If your doctor has cleared knee-high compression socks and given you a specific mmHg target, feel free to reach out if you have questions about sizing — but the compression level and duration should always come from your care team, not from general product guidance.
This is general educational information, not medical advice.