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Can I Use a Post Partum Garment After Full TT and MR? (photo)

I live in Mexico for my husband job, and am getting a full TT and MR on Nov8. The PS showed me the style of compression garment he gives, but it was a weird looking teddy style garment. I thought that a post partum garment would be more comfortable and easier to wear. I will have to order it from the states, but what brand of compression garment is the best and can I use a post partum garment?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Bluedragonfly in Washington DC

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Abdominal binder

You should use whatever compression garment your plastic surgeon recommends. Postop compression with a properly fitting garment is very important. Also know that the sizing of garments varies by company and isn't consistent with your pants size. A board certified plastic surgeon will know exactly which garment is right for you.

Garment use after Tummy tuck is important

Some type of compression garment is necessary after a tummy tuck. I would use the garment recommended by your plastic surgeon. A post partum garment may not allow room for the drain tubes that will be placed during your procedure.

Abdominal binder

Hello, Thank you for the question. The abdominal binder is a key element to the recovery process. Make sure your plastic surgeon is well trained and can show you good before and after photos. You should also discuss the steps that would be available to you should you have a complication or need a revision. I would invest in an actual abdominal binder as shown in the link below. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

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I would check with your surgeon on this. I feel that anything that gives some mild compression is satisfactory. But if any problems develop and you have strayed from your surgeon's post op instructions the responsibility may be attributed to you. your surgeon knows best what works with his patients. Thanks and best wishes.

Hello

Yes, in our practice we tell our patients to wear a compression garment about 3 weeks after surgery. You should wait to see what size you will be. You need to address your questions to your PS.

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SDCM
7 months ago

My Dr. gave me the first hospital grade binder, then suggested something comfortable like a higher 'level' of Spanx for compression- which is just a little more snug than what I had PP with my kids. My mother ordered hospital grade garments online, however and preferred those. I think as long as it covers you bottom to top (mine looks like underwear with a very high waistband, all the way up to the bottom of my breasts) then you should be Ok... But it's always best to ask your Dr. anyway.

Bluedragonfly
7 months ago

SDCM- it seems to me that the "spanx" type would be uncomfortable because you would have to pull it down to use the restroom, whereas the wrap around style you just unwrap. I have never used a spanx style garment, but they seem like they would be inconvenient.

Bluedragonfly
7 months ago

My question is if I can wear a post partum compression garment rather than the post op garment?

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