Do I Order my Usual Size for Compression Garment for TT?

asked 1 year ago by chinababe60 in essex
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: female, bigger, compression garment, smaller

I need to pre order my compression garment myself. I usual wear a UK 12, Should I order a size that fits me now or bigger or smaller please?

5 answers to Do I Order my Usual Size for Compression Garment for TT?

Garments after tummy tuck should fit snugly

We provide a garment to our tummy tuck patients. It seems odd you should have to fend for yourself. As a surgeon I would want to be sure that at the time of surgery I would have what I need. The garment you purchase should fit very snugly and I would suggest you go one size down. You may want to look into a Spanx, one called the 'higher power' which will provide support and comfort, available at the major dept stores and on-line. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck garment

Surgeons have different criteria for compression garments after a tummy tuck. Some don't even use them, but I would discuss the choice with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Measurements for an tummy tuck compression garment

Some of the most critical measurements are the circumferential waist around your hip bones. This is not likely to change. However, patients undergo a variety of abdominoplasty type procedures and the size of the garment will depend on the extent of the abdominoplasty and tissues removed. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Binder post TT

I would get one that may be one size smaller.If it is too loose then you can place a folded dry towel over your abdomen to make it tight.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

WHO Should order a surgical compresion garment - patient or surgeon?

Regarding: "Do I Order my Usual Size for Compression Garment for TT? I need to pre order my compression garment myself. I usual wear a UK 12, Should I order a size that fits me now or bigger or smaller please?" Personally, I have stopped using compression garments for my Tummy Tuck patients years ago. Compression garments may be associated with a higher incidence of respiratory infections (pneumonia) and fever, a higher likelihood of blood clots (VTE, PE) and a higher... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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