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I had my flanks, back, under butt area, and a little fat under the arms done with Smart lypo. How long do you recommend wearing the compression garment? I was told 6-8 weeks with night time up to 6 months.
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cincin
in cincinnati, OH
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Compression garment after liposuction
Thanks for the question -
Compression garments accomplish goals.
They help keep the subcutaneous tunnels created by liposuction collapsed as scar tissue forms. This helps to maintain the improvement in contour.
It also helps reduce the swelling in the area which will accelerate healing and create a better result as well.
In our San Francisco office we have patients wear garments for 6 weeks.
I hope this helps.
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Compression and return to activity after liposuction
As you can see there are many answers to this question with no definitive consensus, and so it comes down to experience and opinion.
I find quality of the garments make a big difference and sometimes excessively tight garments can compress and cause areas of adherence and tourniquet effects, producing even greater swelling.
I generally prefer firm compression for the inflammatory phase of wound healing (first 4 days) followed by light compression for 3 weeks. I have become a fan of the...
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1-3 weeks wearing compression garments
I like my patients to wear them all the time for 1 week. I use Topifoam beneath the garment as well. After that if they would like to leave them off at night, it is fine. Most patients prefer to wear them during the day when they are active. By holding the fat layer more firmly, the fat moves less and it hurts less. Will you still get a good result if you don't wear them? Sure, but you will swell more if you don't use them.
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2 to 4 weeks
There really is no correct answer for the use of compression garments. However, 2 to 4 weeks is usually advised. The garments will definetly reduce the short-term swelling and may help inprove the contour. Some people really like wearing the garments and end up wearing them for months. Other people can't stand them and wear them only a few days. Most people end up just find whatever they choose to do. Good luck with your surgery.
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One month
I advise my patients to wear compression 24 / 7 for one month. After that, about 30-40% of them ask "permission" to go a couple of weeks longer because they like the feel and sense more security.
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I don't use compression garments on most patients.
Hi! They don't do any harm, but they are uncomfortable and do not improve the final result. You will look better at 1 week with a garment, but at three months there is no difference.
Other plastic surgeons in New York who do a lot of liposuction have come to the same conclusion.
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About 3-4 weeks
Hello Cincin
In our Santa Rosa plastic surgery practice, we ask that patients wear around-the-clock post-surgical compression for 3-4 weeks. An additional 3 weeks of wearing some form of less restrictive compression (Spanx, Lycra) is also recommended.
There is no universal answer, but do listen to your body and your doctor. In the end, you are the best judge as to when the swelling has finally subsided and the body can go without support.
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Liposuction garments should be worn for at least two weeks.
The reason for wearing the compression garments is to help minimize swelling and improve contour. Most patients become very accustomed to wearing the garments and enjoy the feel. The maximum length of time required is 6 weeks.
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I Recommend 3 to 4 Weeks of Compression After Liposuction
Patients who undergo liposuction can expect swelling and discomfort following this procedure. In an effort to decrease swelling, most surgeons utilize compression garments in the post-operative period. Although each patient should be considered individually, we generally recommend three to four weeks of compression following liposuction.
Compression minimizes swelling and decreases post-operative pain. It helps to remodel the soft tissue by collapsing the tunnels created by the liposuction...
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Compression Garment after Liposuction
I recommend to my liposuction patients to wear their compression garment for 4 weeks from the date of the procedure. The compression garment reduces swelling and gives you a better result.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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