Is It Safe to Remove Compression Garment for a Short Time?

Thank you for your question! It is OK to remove your garment, and leave it off long enough to wash it. However, it is best to wear something loose and flowy while you have it off, to avoid clothing rubbing against the incisions or causing indentations in the liposuctioned or surgical areas. I hope this helps!

Hello, dianas new beginning. Thank you for your question regarding the use of compression garments after surgery.

It’s generally safe to remove your compression garment for a short period, such as the time it takes to wash and dry it. Compression garments are crucial for helping reduce swelling, improving circulation, and supporting the surgical area as it heals. However, short breaks to maintain hygiene and cleanliness are typically acceptable.

When removing the garment, try to limit the time without it to the absolute minimum necessary. Have your clean replacement ready to put on as soon as possible to ensure continuous support. If you find that washing and drying your garment takes longer than expected, you may want to consider purchasing a second garment for convenience. This way, you can wear one while the other is being cleaned, ensuring you always have the necessary compression.

If you have any concerns about the time without the garment or notice any increased swelling or discomfort, it’s best to consult your plastic surgeon for personalized advice. Your surgeon can provide specific recommendations based on your individual healing process and the type of surgery you had.

Good luck with your recovery, and I hope this helps answer your question regarding the use of compression garments after surgery.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

It’s not unusual for surgeon’s to recommend the use of
compression garments following abdominoplasty and liposuction.Although the majority of plastic surgeons
recommend some type of compression, there are surgeons who don’t always
recommend compression.It’s important to
understand that every patient’s situation is unique and for this reason, the
use of compression varies from patient to patient.In
some cases, not wearing a compression garment may have no significance.In other cases, it might be the difference
between an excellent result and an average result.We generally recommend the use of compression
support garments for about three weeks following surgery.Under these circumstances, it’s not
unreasonable to remove them for brief periods of time to bathe.

Does a Compression Garment help after Liposuction? yes it speeds the final result and may help help the skin retract better. There is no problem removing it to clean it or take a shower (ask your doctor when you can first do this).If you have had suction of the knees, thigh, or abdomen, the doctor will have put on a compression garment at the end of the surgery. The extra pressure this garment provides helps reduce swelling and discomfort. You should not remove this garment at all until the second or third day after surgery. After that, feel free to remove the garment temporarily for laundering. We want you to have circumferential pressure for 4-6 weeks, but you may switch to an exercise garment (Lycra or Spandex) whenever it feels comfortable to slip it on or off, as you will have to do so in order to go to the bathroom. See the below link for a more fuller explanation and general advice

It should be fine to take off your garment to wash it, but make sure you put it back on after it's been washed.