Is It Absolutely Necessary to Wear a Compression Garment for 3 Months After Liposuction?

I ask my patients to wear the garment to help minimize swelling, resolve postop op swelling faster, and to help shape the liposuctioned area. I also ask them to take it off several times a day for a few minutes at a time and massage the liposuction areas to help smooth the skin contours. The length of time for which patients wear garments depends from patient to patient in my practice. I tell all my patients to plan on garments for 3 moths but then as they heal we adjust... more

My recommendation for most patients is a minimum of two weeks. Compression can reduce swelling, aid in supporting the skin and evening out the shape of the body. For patients with significant swelling the garment can be worn for a longer time - usually at the patient's discretion based upon comfort.The garment should be 'comfortably' snug. Excessively tight compression is, in my opinion, not helpful and may actually be counter productive to healing. Best of Luck Dr Harrell more

In general, after four to six weeks, wearing a garment really is of no consequence. Wearing it longer than that is neither necessary nor indicated.