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Liposuction Recovery Using Compression Garments or Spanx?
Can I use Spanx instead regular compression garments during my recovery from liposuction?
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tarann
in Bay City, MI
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Compression garments after Liposuction
I always recommend compression garments for my patients after Liposuction. Typically, I supply two sets of garments, so that the patient will always have one clean garment to change into each day, and I recommend that they are worn continuously, 24/7, for the first three weeks, except to shower. I find that the commercially-available medical compression garments are easier to put on during the early stage of the recovery process, and provide stronger support and compression, than Spanx or...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Good Post-Lipo Compression Garment is a MUST!
Take it from a plastic surgeon who has done more than 1000 liposuctions. A good Post-liposuction Compression Garment is a must! this is because it helps to
Reduce excessive swelling
Reduces incidence of seroma or fluid collection.
Give abdominal and support for posture.
Reduces bruising.
I found spandexes to be usesless and if you are going to wear a spandex, you might as well not wear anything.
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Liposuction Compression Garments or Spanx ?
Compression Garments after Liposuction Surgery Guidelines - Is Spanx a reasonable product:
My personal opinion is that the first garment should be fitted for you in the office prior to surgery and applied in the operating room. Often it will become loose as the edema is mobilized and then it will need to be replaced. Spanx is a reasonable compression garment if it gives enough support and is the right size. I have my patents bring them in and confirm that it fits well...
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Spanx are fine for liposuction patients
To Tarann,
For most liposuction patients, I stopped using regular compression garments several years ago. They are uncomfortable, cumbersome, and they don't improve the final result. If you wear a compression garment, you will look better one week after liposuction, but after three weeks, patients who wear garments look the same (in terms of bruising and swelling) as patients who do not wear garments. I have made this comparison.
For some patients who have liposuction of the stomach,...
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Post-liiposuction compression: do what works.
By far, the two most important considerations regarding the results of your liposuction are the skill of the surgeon and how good of a candidate you are for the surgery, particularly with respect to the elasticity of your skin. It is important to follow the instructions of your surgeon religiously after surgery but the garment that you chose to wear is not really all that critical as long as it provides smooth firm support. Beware of anything that buckles and forms a crease as this can...
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Spanx are a completely reasonable alternative to liposuction garments.
Gentle continuous pressure on the area treated is all that is necessary from a compression garment. Spanx fill the bill and are a good alternative.
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I like tight compression. Docs vary on this however.
Hello,
What you will find is that docs vary on the issue. I like tight compression believing that it tends to mold the remaining fat nicely. It also tends to limit the swelling somewhat. Spanx are more comfortable but do not compress as much.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Spanx or Compression Garment for liposuction recovery
Both compression garments and Spanx are good for post-liposuction compression. It goal is to have compression over the areas which were treated. So, it really depends on which garment or Spanx garment does the job. The Spanx tend to be a bit less expensive and more comfortable. However, you should discuss it with your surgeon.
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For best results, use the compression garments your physician provides
While it may be tempting (and more affordable) to buy a non-medical garment, I believe that you should wear a medical grade compression garment for at least the first 4 weeks after surgery. Medical garments provide more compression post surgery, and further guarantee the best possible results. Thanks for your question, and I hope this answer helps!
Stephen A. Goldstein, MD, FACS
Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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20 percent
Alternative compression garments besides surgical garments can be utilized, but check with your surgeon . I recommend at least 20% spandex or lycra in the garments fabric to get satifactory and uniform compression on the treated areas.
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Compression Garments
Compression after liposuction is VERY important. My protocol for post liposcution surgery is to wear Spanx and the medical compression garment over the Spanx. Wearing both garments gets you the best compression and results for swelling.
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Proper selection of post-liposuction garment.
Ideally the patient ought to wear a well pre-fitted post-liposuction garment for at least a week. There are a number of factors to consider when pre-fitting a patient for this, your surgeon ought be be able to explain to you his choice in the garment. In our practice in addition to the garment we fit our patient with a special foam, which greatly reduces bruising and swelling. After the first 7-10 days it is adequate to wear a properly sized spanx type of a garment,...
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Compression garments after liposuction
I prefer compression garments. But, not all compression garments are the same. I research to find what I believe to be the most effective and comfortable compression garments for each procedure. Compression garments are not comfortable, but most of my patients report that they enjoy taling the compression garment off, but they sooon learn that in many cases they feel more comfortable with the compression garments on.
In my opinion, the right compression garments can help recovery, improve...
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I recommend Spanx for the "second stage."
Prior to liposuction surgery we have patients purchase a retail garment such as Spanx. They keep that at home to be used later. When they have surgery, we provide the initial postop "medical" compression garment. After using it for the first 2-3 weeks, we recommend they switch and use the retail (second stage) garment another few weeks.
Plastic surgeons vary in their routines, so ask yours for specifics.
Best wishes, Sutton Graham, MD
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Choosing between spanx or compression garment
I usually prescribe compression garments but some of my patients use Spanx. I feel that the results are similar in both cases. Furthermore, the garment should be able to extend above and below the liposuction site. When I do localized liposuction (one or two areas), I will always recommend a garment. However, when I do a lot of liposuction, I tend to avoid garments altogether. The reason is that bunching is very hard to control with a very large garment. Good luck with your procedure....
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Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Why not both
I use the compression garments for my patients, but do not like how the rigid elements of the garment bunch up when the patient move into different positions. I find that wearing a pear of spanks underneath the garment make for a more comfortable and fitting compression garment.
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Compression garment better
I think compression garments are better than spanx. Spanx aren't made the same way and will not provide the same compression as the garments that are designed for post-liposuction care.
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Spanx or Compression Garments
Both are excellent. I prefer compression garments post operatively for the first week – 10 days. Then, Spanx are more comfortable as they don’t have any zippers.
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Liposuction Recovery Using Compression Garments or Spanx?
Spanx work just as well as any other compression garment and should be sufficient for a post-procedure garment.
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Liposuction Recovery Using Compression Gaements or Spanx?
Any type of perfectly fit " garment " to apply evenly distributed pressure on the liposuctioned area is recommended after liposuction surgery.Thet not only control swelling they also reduce bleeding and help skin shrinkage. Wether you like Spanks or prefer Garments it is a good idea to try them on before your surgery to make them to become custom fitted.
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Liposuction garment
Every surgeon is different with their post op directions to their patients so I would follow your surgeon's direction for after surgery. I normally recommend that the compression garment is worn for 4 weeks depending on exactly what areas were treated. I find that the garment is helpful and if yours is uncomfortable, you can use spanx.
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Choosing a compression garment after liposuction
More important than the type of compression garment vs. spanx issue is compliance. I would advise you to choose a garment or pair of spanx that you feel comfortable wearing for 3 to 4 weeks.
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Spanx After Liposuction
This is an important question. A stage one compression garment is highly recommended for the first 2 weeks post surgery. This heavier garment really helps with swelling and bruising post-procedure. After the first 2 weeks a lighter Spanx garment is worn for a total of 2 months post surgery.
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Compression garments or Spanx after liposuction
I perform many liposuction procedures and believe strongly in using compression garments. Such garments are superior to less compressive garments such as spans.
The reason for their greater effectiveness is quite simply their greater compression. Appropriate compression is needed in order to press the skin tightly against the body which limits swelling and gross fluid collection. As the swelling subsides the skin is compressed further.
the less the skin is compressed the...
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Spanx vs regular compression garments after liposuction
While Spanx and similar products have their place, Tarann, these products cannot deliver the level of compression necessary after a liposuction procedure. At my Cleveland plastic surgery practice, my patients wear their compression garment 24 hours a day for the first few weeks, after which they can eliminate it IF swelling has gone down. Spanx and similar products can work "after" this period, IF my patient brings it in for me to see how tight it is.
I also recommend that all my...
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