Is it safe to wear a compression sleeve on an airplane?

It should be worn only while the patient is awake and active and should be custom fitted for each patient. Experts recommend that patients with a history of lymphedema wear correctly fitting compression garments when flying, as changes in cabin pressure may lead to an exacerbation of lymphedema.



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Compression socks prevent swelling Being able to stand up and walk around or stretching is limited on a plane; therefore, promoting blood circulation is necessary. “Compression socks help to increase circulation, thus preventing swelling in your lower legs and feet,” he explains.

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“When you're traveling on a plane, loose clothing is best,” he says. “You'll be more comfortable and you won't have to worry about circulation issues.” Tight clothes are not only restricting but can also affect your circulation, especially when flying long-haul.

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These stockings help increase circulation and reduce the risk of swelling or worse deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and clotting on a long flight.

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“Although long distance air travel increases the risk of DVT, the risk is still low. Patients who are at higher baseline risk for DVT or PE should wear compression stockings to reduce their risk of DVT, especially for long flights,” said Dr.

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Since it's safe to wear your travel compression socks for 16+ hours, don't worry about putting them on early in the day. I bought compression socks for the whole family for a 9-hour air flight. We all wore our socks except for my son in law who exited the plane with swollen ankles. The rest of us had no swelling.

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