Are Compression Garments Necessary After a TT with Lipo?

Are compression garments necessary after a tummy tuck and lipo? Do they cause ripples on your side? I'm 3 weeks postop from a TT with lipo to my flanks and back and want to know what is the best compression garment to wear during the day. Also does a spanx and a post op compression garment work the same? Not the binder with the velcro, but an actual compression garment like Leonisa or Marena.

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Compression Garments After Tummy Tuck or Liposuction

Both abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction procedures disrupt tissue through the trauma of surgery. The body responds to trauma by swelling. Tight compression should not be used because it can prevent blood return from tissue, worsening swelling, increasing pain, and increasing tissue trauma. Gentle compression will help reduce swelling, stabilize shape, and reduce discomfort. It may help to reduce fluid accumulation known as seroma. I generally encourage my patients to use a... more

Compression Garment after Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuction

Thank you for your question. I generally recommend that a compression garment be worn for one month after surgery to help in the recovery process. Each surgeon differs with their view regarding compression garments so I suggest that you speak with your surgeon and follow his/her advice. Best wishes. see video

Compression Garments ARE necessary after a tummy tuck and/or liposuction

In my practice the recovery period is as essential as the surgery itself. I prefer to use compression garments following liposuctions and tummy tucks. I feel these garments can support the skin and decrease the amount of swelling post-operative. However there are many opinions on this and you should definitely discuss this with your surgeon.

Compression garment after tummy tuck and lipo

I do no t use a formal liposuction garment after a tummy tuck. I most commonly use an abdominal binder that is not too snug. I am always concerned about the blood supply to the abdominal flap. If too tight it could be damaging.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Compression garments after abdominoplasty and liposuction

Compression garments have their place in the post surgical period. Each surgeon has their protocol for what type and how long to wear such garment. You should check with your surgeon for their preference. After all, you placed your confidence in them to do your surgery.