There a lots of references in the stories posted on Real Self about compression garments post-op. Don't really understand how a compression garment "works" and makes a difference. What if you didn't wear one, what happens? Are all compression garments the same quality, or are some brands better for healing--like spanx? Thank You VERY much.
Answer: How Does a Compression Garment Help After Liposuction Surgery? Great question! I personally have my liposuction patients wear the garment 24/7 except to shower for 4 weeks post op for 3 main reasons:1.) Controlling swelling: the compression on your tissues helps your body to reabsorb the edema fluid that accumulates in the tissues after any procedure. This can take quite some time to happen without help from the compression garments2.) Improving contour: the compression helps to keep the tissues adherent to the underlying structures while healing, this can help prevent the wrinkled skin appearance that can happen when the tissues heal in ways we don't want them to.3.) Improving scarring: pressure has been shown to improve the appearance of scars. A tummy tuck scar is quite long and right on the front of your body so anything that can help make it flatter, softer and less visible is to your advantage.For those reasons many of us would argue that the compression is as important as, if not more important than, the method of liposuction used in determining the final outcome. While a commercial product like spanx will be ok later in the healing process, the surgical compression garments your get from your surgeon have a higher level of compression and should be worn for the first 3-4 weeks at least. Hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: How Does a Compression Garment Help After Liposuction Surgery? Great question! I personally have my liposuction patients wear the garment 24/7 except to shower for 4 weeks post op for 3 main reasons:1.) Controlling swelling: the compression on your tissues helps your body to reabsorb the edema fluid that accumulates in the tissues after any procedure. This can take quite some time to happen without help from the compression garments2.) Improving contour: the compression helps to keep the tissues adherent to the underlying structures while healing, this can help prevent the wrinkled skin appearance that can happen when the tissues heal in ways we don't want them to.3.) Improving scarring: pressure has been shown to improve the appearance of scars. A tummy tuck scar is quite long and right on the front of your body so anything that can help make it flatter, softer and less visible is to your advantage.For those reasons many of us would argue that the compression is as important as, if not more important than, the method of liposuction used in determining the final outcome. While a commercial product like spanx will be ok later in the healing process, the surgical compression garments your get from your surgeon have a higher level of compression and should be worn for the first 3-4 weeks at least. Hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Liposuction Thanks for the question. After Liposuction surgery, 3-9 months you still see progress in the performance of the surgery. After 1 month you will still have swellings and it is still early to say something about the final result. You should follow up the progress with your surgeon. I wish you all the best.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Liposuction Thanks for the question. After Liposuction surgery, 3-9 months you still see progress in the performance of the surgery. After 1 month you will still have swellings and it is still early to say something about the final result. You should follow up the progress with your surgeon. I wish you all the best.
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March 12, 2018
Answer: Liposuction Compression Garment Great question! Compression garments are tight-fitting elastic garments that are placed on the body immediately following liposuction. They serve multiple purposes, including helping the skin adhere, controlling swelling, and preventing excess fluid from building up in the tissues. They are typically worn around the clock for the first week or so. At a week to 10 days, the garment can be removed to shower, though you'll likely have to wear it for an additional week.
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Answer: Liposuction Compression Garment Great question! Compression garments are tight-fitting elastic garments that are placed on the body immediately following liposuction. They serve multiple purposes, including helping the skin adhere, controlling swelling, and preventing excess fluid from building up in the tissues. They are typically worn around the clock for the first week or so. At a week to 10 days, the garment can be removed to shower, though you'll likely have to wear it for an additional week.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Garment Help After Liposuction Surgery? Hi, in the healing process using a compression garment is a must. It function is to reduce excessive swelling. It also help to reduce bruising and provides the patient abdominal support preventing any complication such as seroma. Be safe. Regards Dr. Israel Mañon Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Garment Help After Liposuction Surgery? Hi, in the healing process using a compression garment is a must. It function is to reduce excessive swelling. It also help to reduce bruising and provides the patient abdominal support preventing any complication such as seroma. Be safe. Regards Dr. Israel Mañon Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 26, 2017
Answer: Compression garments for liposuction Thank you for your question. Compression following liposuction is important for controlling and reducing swelling, and for maintaining a smooth contour of the treated areas. Without compression, one could expect a much longer period for recovery of swelling after surgery, and somewhat less predictable final contour. While there are several good quality brands of surgical garments on the market, I prefer those made by Design Veronique.
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Answer: Compression garments for liposuction Thank you for your question. Compression following liposuction is important for controlling and reducing swelling, and for maintaining a smooth contour of the treated areas. Without compression, one could expect a much longer period for recovery of swelling after surgery, and somewhat less predictable final contour. While there are several good quality brands of surgical garments on the market, I prefer those made by Design Veronique.
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Use of compression varies from patient to patient. It’s not unusual for surgeons to recommend the use of compression garments following liposuction.Although the majority of plastic surgeons recommend some type of compression, there are surgeons who don’t always recommend compression.It’s important to understand that every patient is unique, and for this reason the use of compression varies from patient to patient. The importance of compression garments depends upon a variety of factors.These might include the amount of fat removed and the patient’s baseline skin laxity, to name a few.In some cases, not wearing a compression garment may have no significance.In other cases, it might be the difference between an excellent result and an average result.Compression minimizes swelling and decreases post-operative pain.It helps to remodel the soft tissue by collapsing tunnels created by the liposuction cannula during the procedure.Compression contributes significantly to the contour improvement that’s seen with this procedure. Swelling and water retention following tumescent liposuction can be reduced with compression, massage, exercise and low-salt diets.These maneuvers ultimately improve the post-operative experience by minimizing swelling and discomfort following this procedure. It’s important to discuss this issue with your surgeon before proceeding with surgery so you have an understanding of why post-operative compression garments are important for you.The majority of plastic surgeons utilize compression garments in most liposuction cases and feel that it positively impacts the final surgical result.
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Answer: Use of compression varies from patient to patient. It’s not unusual for surgeons to recommend the use of compression garments following liposuction.Although the majority of plastic surgeons recommend some type of compression, there are surgeons who don’t always recommend compression.It’s important to understand that every patient is unique, and for this reason the use of compression varies from patient to patient. The importance of compression garments depends upon a variety of factors.These might include the amount of fat removed and the patient’s baseline skin laxity, to name a few.In some cases, not wearing a compression garment may have no significance.In other cases, it might be the difference between an excellent result and an average result.Compression minimizes swelling and decreases post-operative pain.It helps to remodel the soft tissue by collapsing tunnels created by the liposuction cannula during the procedure.Compression contributes significantly to the contour improvement that’s seen with this procedure. Swelling and water retention following tumescent liposuction can be reduced with compression, massage, exercise and low-salt diets.These maneuvers ultimately improve the post-operative experience by minimizing swelling and discomfort following this procedure. It’s important to discuss this issue with your surgeon before proceeding with surgery so you have an understanding of why post-operative compression garments are important for you.The majority of plastic surgeons utilize compression garments in most liposuction cases and feel that it positively impacts the final surgical result.
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