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Removing Girdle After Liposuction
What's the limit of times I can remove my girdle within the first 3 weeks of my recovery after Liposuction? I know I should keep my girdle on as much as possible within the first three weeks; but what's the reasonable amount of times I can take it off in a day within that time period? Afterall, I do have to shower, etc...
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morena
in boston, massachusetts
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Compression Garment
There is no hard and fast rule for this. It is a good idea to wear it as much as possible, especially in the first few weeks, because it will limit the amount of swelling that you have and decrease pain. If you want to remove it for a period of time to shower or even wash the garment, for say an hour or so, It isn't going to cause any problems, except you will start to feel the swelling and have some discomfort, and probably want to put it back on. Have a nice day!
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Post liposuction instructions
Dear Morena
You should follow your doctor's instructions. The traditional teaching was to wear the garment for 6 weeks- only removing for showers etc. Many surgeons have adopted less stringent guidlines - but you contacted your doctor because you trusted them to give you the results you wanted and they are the ones that should be guiding you.
With Warmest Regards.
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Girdle/Elastic Garment Instructions after liposuction
Compression Garment Length of use varies but wearing it as much as possible the first three weeks in particular is most important. I recommend that it is off only for bathing and cleaning of the garment.
Here are the reasons A Compression Garment Necessary for Best Results following Liposuction. The length of time is highly dependent on the amount of fat removed, the elasticity of your skin, presence of stretch marks, your age and race and other factors. Bottom line is follow your...
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