How high should thigh high compression stockings go?

Smooth out any wrinkles as you go. If you are wearing knee-high compression stockings, they should come up to a point 2 finger widths below your knee. Some compression stockings go up to the top of the thigh.

Do thigh high compression stockings stay up?

Some people have skinny thighs, and thigh high compression stockings often have a hard time staying up. Or for people who have softer skin around their knees, a knee high also has a hard time staying up and could roll.

Are thigh high compression socks safe?

If you only experience mild conditions or pain or if you simply want to relieve your tired and achy feet or legs after a long and stressful day, you can wear thigh-high compression socks without any problems just for the time that you want or need.

Should you wear knee high or thigh high compression stockings?

Knee-high socks are reported to be more comfortable for the general population, but people with large calves may benefit more from wearing thigh-high compression socks.

How do you keep thigh high compression stockings from falling down?

Use a garter belt, body adhesives and pantyhose A garter belt is a waist attachment for compression stockings. They keep the stockings up by latching on to your waist and attaching to the stockings at the upper thighs. Alternatively, you can go for body adhesives. These adhesives are made of a hypoallergenic material.

What is the purpose of thigh high stockings?

Sometimes thigh highs are preferred to pantyhose for hygiene reasons, because they reduce excessive microbial growth around the groin due to humidity and warmth.

Where should thigh highs sit?

Slip your thigh high onto your foot and roll your thigh high up your leg to the middle of your thigh Your thigh highs should sit one inch away from your inseam.

Why won’t my thigh highs stay up?

Not correctly worn – Have you pulled your thigh highs all the way up to the top of your legs? Thigh highs are designed to sit on the very top of your thigh. Your stockings won’t stay up if you are wearing thigh highs over your knee. Not correct size – Are you wearing the right size?