Yes, it will change the outcome

Christopher L. Hess, 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?


Christopher L. Hess, MD
6 months ago
By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

The compression garments are used for several purposes.  First, after surgery the garment helps the edema resolve quicker.  After this the garment helps guide the skin in its retraction.  The underlying fat has been removed now the skin need encouragement to tighten up the remove the underlying void.  This is why it needs to be worn for 6 weeks-this is the acute healing phase.

Not wearing it means that you will likely not achieve the best possible outcome.  So if you want to spend all that money and not get the best result than go ahead and leave the garment off.  On the other hand if you really want to look the best you can after surgery wear it.

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