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How Do You Determine Proper Fit for Compression Garments & What Are the Consequences for Coming out of One Too Early?
I want to know what standard measure is there for the fit. They are suposed to be tight but what is "tight" and what is "too tight". What are the consequences for coming out of the garment too early?
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JustMe42
in Charles City
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Compression garments following surgery.
Sizing of compression garments is done preoperatively during the consultation. The garments should be tight enough to prevent fluid collections and to minimize shearing of the operative sites. They should feel snug, but they should not cause pain. Creases and folds should be minimized as they can cause damage underneath. In the first few weeks after surery, they are very important to minimize swelling and improve the early scar formation. After about a month, they can help with long-term...
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Compression garment after plastic surgery!
Great question! Whenever we recommend compression garments after surgery (all liposuction patients and many "lift or tighten" operations), we provide them at the time of surgery, and my nursing staff has a huge selection of sizes and types of garment in stock. Since we often include bandages and pads as part of the post-op care, we feel it is our responsibility to select the best "fit" for the patient, rather than having them try to "guess" what may be...
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Compression garments
Most of the better companies will have service reps who can help you if you are ordering on your own. We have out nurse take your measurements and order accordingly. The garment should fit snug but not tight that it causes indentations. I have my patients wear the garment for three weeks after lipo and six weeks after tummy tuck.
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Compression garment fit
We measure the patient and then try to select a garment that fits their body shape and offers the appropriate amount of postop compression. The garment should not feel like a strait-jacket but if it is too loose, will not provide the adequate compression. In the first few days after surgery, when the swelling is at its peak, the garment should be tight and loosen after that. Frequently, I provide patients with a second garment if the initial swelling stretches the garment...
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