Thanks for your question. There are no absolute rules as it applies to wearing compression garments following liposuction procedures using the Vaser®. Personally, I do use the Vaser technology for my body contouring cases as I feel that I get l better results. I advise our head and neck cases to wear the... more
Standards for wearing compression garments after liposuction?
I just had Vazer surgery done to my neck and waistline and stomach. The surgeon told me to wear the compression garments for three days straight then after that just in the night when I sleep. My sister-in-law had laser done and was told to wear her waist garment for six months as often as she can. Is there a stantard to follow? What would be the correct way for me to achieve the best results for my type of surgery?
4 answers to “Standards for wearing compression...”
A: Liposuction and compression
Post op care following cosmetic surgery varies between surgeons. For liposuction, the duration of wearing the compression is dependent on the surgeon's experience and techniques. In my practice, I ask my patients to wear the garment for one week for the neck and 4-6 weeks for the body lipo. Wearing the neck... more
A: Garments and liposuction
Of course you should follow your surgeon's guidelines, but in my practice, I ask the patients to wear compression for the neck for one week and for a month for the body. The only reason I hedge on the neck is that the garment is visible and stops them from getting back to normal function.
A: Length of garment wear after liposuction
There are no standards that are widely accepted and I can easily understand your confusion. This can vary widely based on the technology and the extent of the procedure. Surgeons may advise a particular time period based on their individual experiences.
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