Garments are important for some patients post liposuction

Sanjay Grover, MD answers: Will not wearing garment after Liposuction ruin results?

I had Liposuction for banana rolls 10 days ago and can no longer tolerate the girdle. If I go without it will it just prolong the eventual outcome of the lipo or will it ruin it?


Sanjay Grover, MD
6 months ago
By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Garments following liposuction seem to help minimize swelling and help with even flattening of the skin. However, the patient with excellent skin elasticity could 'get away' with not wearing garments. I do empasize the importance of post liposuction garments with my patients for 3 weeks following the procedure. I think it may help with marketing if you tell your patients or advertise that you do not use garments; however, most plastic surgeons will have their patients wear them.

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A: Choose a looser compression garment

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
6 months ago
By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

If the compression is garment is too tight, you might want get a looser one. In general, compression garment makes the swelling go away quickly and help the skin flat to settle on the undelying tissues.

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