Recommended brand of compression garment?

Do you think Spanx or even an UnderArmor compression tank top provides enough compression? Do you recommend a brand/style for my particular area of need?

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2 answers to “Recommended brand of compression...”

A: Spanx work well for after surgery transition

Peter E. Johnson, MD

There are very many very good compression garments that can be used in transition after tummy tuck or liposuction. We find patients feel better and do better in more "normal" clothing and encourage a transition from a surgical compression garment to one more generally available. Again we use the... more

A: we like the brazilian lipobodyshaper

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

We have recently switched to the brazilian lipobodyshaper, as it can be worn year round and the company will resize it as you lose inches after liposuction. We order this through a distributor and provide it through our office.

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