Can compression stockings get rid of varicose veins?

Not likely: Varicose veins are a result of the veins not functioning properly and allowing the blood to pool (venous insufficiency). Stockings are a recommended treatment for this, but it does not resolve the problem. It will make your leg feel better, but you need to have the incompetent vein(s) treated to make them go away.

No: Varicose veins are broken and compression stockings can't fix them. Stockings can, and usually do, make your legs feel better while you wear them though. They can also help to keep you from getting new varicose veins too. The best place to get compression stockings is from a trained fitter who can make sure that the stockings you get fit properly. You also don't want to use ted hose.

Rarely cure: They can help with symptoms but rarely cure.

Helps symptoms: May help them not get worse but won't go away usually.

Compression stocking: These will not get rid of varicose veins but will help prevent worsening of these veins and potential symptoms