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How Long to Wear Compression Garment After Smart Lipo

asked 3 years ago by skinny forever in lodi nj
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 35,491 times
Tags: compression garment, recovery

I had Smart Lipo done a week ago. I feel excellent and I'm healing nicely, but I feel uncomfortable wearing the compression garment. How long do I have to wear the compression garment?

8 answers to How Long to Wear Compression Garment After Smart Lipo

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There seems to be a great deal of varriation in the recommened time for wearing the compressive garments. Two -Six weeks is the range but, the longer tou werar it the better the results, For body work switching to spanks is an alternative.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Compression garments for liposuction

Thanks for your question. As with any treatment you have received you should direct questions like this to your doctor. The concept of compression garments after any form of liposuction are two fold. First the garment helps collapse the tunnels within the fat that have been formed by the liposuction. This improves the result and that compression needs to be in place until the scar tissue has formed to help hold those tunnels in a collapsed position. This usually takes 2 weeks to a... more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Wear your garment as long as you feel comfortable.

SkinnyForever, I suggest that patients wear their garment at least 1 week after Smartlipo (or any lipo) to help keep the swelling under control. You may more comfortable garments in your local department store, such as Spanx at Bloomingdale's which are more comfortable. In any case, it will not make any long-term difference, but will help with the swelling in the short-term. Good luck with your recovery. David Shafer, MD New York City

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Compression garments and Liposuction: Smart Lipo and Ultrasound Liposuction

Compression garments and Liposuction: Smart Lipo and Ultrasound Liposuction Compression garments play an important role in the management of liposuction patients. They reduce the duration of edema and help contour the body. Keep in mind that another major factor to succesful surgery is gentle but rigorous massage of the affected area. Our office recommends the Endermologie treatments post liposuction to minimize contour irregularities. The system is excellent in the long term management... more

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Garment after Smartlipo

After traditional liposuction we recommend patients wearing the garment for 2-4 weeks, occasionally up to 6 weeks for patients who had significant amount of fatty tissue removed. After Smart lipo we divide all the patient's into 2 categories. The patient's who have only Smartlipo and patients who have had traditional liposuction along with Smart lipo. The advantage of Smart lipo is that it can result in additional skin tightening, the disadvantage of laser body... more

Boris Volshteyn, MD, MS
Reno Plastic Surgeon

Compression garments after liposuction and SmartLipo

Different plastic surgeons have different protocols for compression garments after liposuction and SmartLipo. It would be best to discuss this with your surgeon, however, in our practice we usually recommend wearing the compression garments for anywhere between two to six weeks. In general to longer you wear your garments, it is believed that they will enhance your results.

Kambiz Jacob Cohen-Kashi, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Use of Compression Garments after liposuction

This answer varies dependent on the amount of fat removed, the elastic nature of your skin, how much loose skin remains and other factors. Your surgeon would give you the best advise. However in general this is the routine for my patients. 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... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Compression Garment After Smart Lipo...

After having smart liposuction surgery, compression garments should be worn for at least 3-6 weeks. The compression garments apply pressure to the areas that were focused on and help the skin to tighten. Wearing the garment reduces swelling, and lessens the chance of severe bruising. Some patients do fine with only wearing the garment for a week, but to give yourself the best chance of having great results, you should wear it as much as you can for the six... more

Shain A. Cuber, MD
Marlboro Plastic Surgeon

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