A Comparison of Specialized Versus Standard Compression After Saphenous Ablation

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years and above * CEAP Class C2 or C3 disease * Incompetence of the great saphenous vein defined a reflux persisting\>0.5 seconds in the upright position * Planned endovenous ablation of the great saphenous vein Exclusion Criteria: * Inability of patient or legal guardian to provide informed consent * Previous history of DVT * Clinical evidence of significant chronic venous disease (CEAP classes C4, C5, C6) * Planned concomitant phlebectomy or sclerotherapy within 4 weeks of endovenous ablation * Documented allergy or intolerance to compression stockings * Arterial insufficiency as documented by an ankle-brachial index \<0.5 * Known prothrombotic condition * Life expectancy less than 1 year * Inability to return for follow-up due to geographic inaccessibility, concurrent medical conditions or substance abuse * Weight greater than 220 pounds or height \> 6'4"