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What Style Spanx Should I Buy After a Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift?

asked 9 months ago by Pookie2
Latest answer by George John Alexander, MD
Question viewed 512 times
Tags: compression garment, Spanx

6 answers to What Style Spanx Should I Buy After a Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift?

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Surgical garments after tummy tuck

If you are in the immediate post-op period, this is an excellent question for your plastic surgeon. I individualize each patient, and decide during their recovery period which patients will benefit from wearing a post-surgical compression garment.
George John Alexander, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Garment to wear after Tummy Tuck

Most surgeons have their own preference as to what to wear after surgery. I provide my patients with an abdominal binder (that they will wear for 4 weeks after surgery) and then after that period of time, I have garments that are more comfortable but give extra support (such as Spanx). I have some links on my website of garments. I am sure you can find them online or in stores.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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The Spanx higher power after tummy tuck

We like to transition into the Spanx higher power after tummy tuck as it will cover and support the full abdomen. You can find them on-line and it is good to go slightly smaller than you would normally wear. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Garment to wear after a tummy tuck

Each surgeon has their own preferences. I have my patients wear a more substantially supportive (but not TOO tight) garment for a few weeks after a tummy tuck...the same type of garment a patient wears after liposuction. After a few weeks, I tell my patients that they are no longer required to wear support, but that they may find it helpful to "step down" to a lighter weight and more comfortable Spanx-type garment for an additional period of mild support and to control the... more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Post Surgical Garments For Abdominoplasty and Breast Surgery

For the first few weeks following a tummy tuck and breast lift a good supportive garment reduces bruising and swelling and reduces discomfort. There are a variety of companies that manufacture these specialty items and will even custom build them for unusual sizes or combinations of procedures. I like my patients to use Spanx or other garments of less compression around week three. Many people like this support for several months afterwards. The garments should cover the... more
Mary Lee Peters, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Type of garment to wear after mommy makeover

I generally don't have my patients wear Spanx after mommy makeover, as I prefer a garment that provides even more compression. I generally have my patients wear an abdominal binder, which can be made progressively tighter as your swelling subsides, as well as either a surgical bra or a sports bra. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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