how long should you wear your binder/garment for after a tummytuck?

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A: Wear garment for about 2 weeks after Tummy Tuck

By Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

After abdominoplasty procedure, I usually recommend to wear a compression garment for about 2 weeks. Abdominal support garments and binders are used to help reduce swelling, ease discomfort, increase blood circulation and also support your tissues while they are healing. You should definitely follow your... more

A: Most patients will wear binder for 4-6 weeks after Tummy Tuck

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Most patients will wear some compression for 4-6 weeks following a tummy tuck. Initially, they will wear the abdominal binder provided for the first week or so. Once the drains are removed, we will have our patients switch to a girdle or 'barely there' type of garment.

A: Tummy Tuck Garments

By Daniel Reichner, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I don't place the garment until 5 to 7 days after tummy tuck surgery, so as to not interfere with blood flow. I then recommend that patients wear the garment for 4 to 6 weeks.

A: Compression garment after tummy tuck yields superior results

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

I recommend to my patients that they should wear the compression garment for 5-6 weeks. During the first week, it is worn 24/7, coming out only of it for showers, bath, change of clothes, etc. It is then worn the majority of the time 10-12 hours per day, especially during exercises and other physical... more

A: 4-6 weeks is the usual range

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

I place my patients in a binder right after surgery, and then switch over to Spanx or another similar over the counter binder at the first week visit. I have them wear it night and day except showering for the next 3 weeks, and then during the day only for 2 more weeks. After the drains are removed at around... more

A: Wear compression garment for 3-6 weeks

By S. Sean Younai, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

After a combined liposuction and tummy tuck, I have my patients wear a compression garment all the time for the first 3 weeks, and then 1/2 time for the second 3 weeks. Also, I ask them not to do any heavy lifting for at least 2 months.

A: Wear binder after tummy tuck for 4-6 weeks

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

For the first few days after Tummy Tuck, I like to leave the garment loose to prevent too much pressure on the dissected abdominal flaps. Following this, I like to use it for 4-6 weeks.

A: How long to wear garment after lipo

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: One month

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

I ask my patients to wear compression garments for one month after a tummy tuck. I use an over-the-counter garment called a Flexie because it looks more attractive than a velcro binder. The patients often ask to wear it longer, but one month is my request. After their drain comes out (usually... more