Why Didn't my Doctor Tell Me to Wear a Compression Garment After Lipo?

asked 3 years ago by naplesgirl in Naples,Fl
Latest answer by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
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Tags: aftercare, compression garment

Everyone on here was instructed to wear a compression garment after liposuction - why wasn't I instructed? This worries me... I had outer thighs and a little on lower stomach.

10 answers to Why Didn't my Doctor Tell Me to Wear a Compression Garment After Lipo?

The Art of Medicine

Hello, What you will find if you look long enough is that plastic surgeons do things differently. Your surgeon must not be a believer in compression garments. I do this with my patients as do many other surgeons. Your surgeon doesn't believe in it and probably has a reason. Why don't you ask him?

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Using compression garments after liposuction

Compression garments will decrease the interval of swelling an bruising after liposuction. The long term results, however, of wearing or not wearing compression garments is the same. If you do not wear compression garments, use an Arnica and Bromelain kit to reduce swelling. I advise my patients to use a Bruise-Stick / Bruise-Pak kit.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction and compression

Are compression garments necessary after liposuction? I am not sure. There is no literature to support or refute the use. Some docs do not recommend it. I like to use them because I think it is more comfortable and intuitively it makes sense to me to compress the tissues together so seromas do not develop, but that is jsut speculation no outcome studies to support that notion.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Compression garment

When doing liposuction wearing a tight compression garment is very important to reduce swelling and fluid retention. Normally I have my patients wear the garment for six weeks following their surgery date. This ensures a smoother and flatter result.

Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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The use of compression garments varies for many reasons.

The use and duration of compression garments varies for many reasons. 1) the amount of liposuction 2) the area of liposuction 3) surgeon preference 4) patient circumstances

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Compression garments after liposuction

Compression garments after liposuction probably do not affect the final result. So why do we use them? They can help decrease swelling, decrease bruising, and help with the funny nerve sensations you get when your nerves are returning to normal. The other big reason I like them is they are a constant reminder of your recent surgery, so hopefully you will take it easy.

Lauren Greenberg, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

Compression garments after liposuction do not help.

Hi. When doing liposuction in New York City, we hardly ever use compression garments. They do not improve the final result. Based on a lot of experience.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Patients should always wary compression garments after liposuction

Liposuction is a popular and effective way to contour the body. An extremely important factor in a great result is for the patient to wear a compression garments after liposuction. This allows the body to heal and can create a smooth results. Patients who do not use compression garments are at risk for asymmetry, lumpiness, and wrinkles in the area that have been treated.

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Compression garments probably help after liposuction

The region you had treated is fairly limited- perhaps your plastic surgeon thought the compression garment was more trouble than its worth, especially if you have youthful elastic skin and your treatment was not a high-volume procedure.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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We frequently use compression garments to help reduce swelling after liposuction. As the areas you describe may be small (outer thighs and small abdominal area) your doctor may not have felt that it was necessary for you to incur the expense and discomfort associated with wearing a garment. The garments can be constricting and warm when worn in the summer time. You should ask your doctor on your next visit why one wasn't prescribed. I'm sure he had a good reason for not requesting it. As an... more