I am two weeks post op for lipo of my stomach. After day 3, I started to switch between wearing my surgical compression garment 8hrs a day, and a light compression garment overnight. My surgeon said that I didn't need to continue to wear a garment. However, I feel more comfortable wearing something, especially after reading a lot of the suggestions on this site. But, I want to know honestly if it is still necessary to wear a garment, and will switching between the two types affect my results?
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Plastic surgeons often have preferences for different post op instructions based on training and experience. For example after 3 days, my patients are instructed to discard the foam dressing and just wear the elastic garment. My personal opinion is that the first garment should...
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your liposuction.I am sorry you sustained these burns.These look like partial thickness burns.They will heal with skin discoloration and in some areas, with permanent scarring.I suspect you had a laser liposuction by someone without training in cosmetic plastic...
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your liposuction.You just had your surgery -Please don't follow any advice that isn't directly from your own surgeon.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Hope you found this answer helpful. Best wishes.
