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Can Not Wearing the Compression Garment Really Affect the Final Results of Lipo?
I had the Tumescent lipo performed three days ago. I wore the compresion garment the first two days, but I cannot wear that anymore if my life depended on it. I am gettin anxiety attacks. Will wearing a spandex or nothing at all affect the final result of my surgery?
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silverstar075
in San Antonio TX
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Tumescent Lipo
Yes. No garment equals more swelling, more irregularity, more scar tissue, and a less than optimal result. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
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Garment after Liposuction
Thank you for the question.
You'll find that, like most things in plastic surgery, there are a lot of different thoughts (and very little science) regarding garments after liposuction surgery. Therefore you should adjust specific questions to your operating surgeon.
Personally, I asked patients to use a compressive garment for the 1st month after surgery. Talk to your surgeon and see if a mild anti-anxiety medication may be indicated.
I hope this helps.
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Compression garments after liposuction
I ask my patients to wear compression garments for two weeks postop and then at night for another two weeks. This reduces postop swelling which in turn reduces pain and speeds healing. If your girdle is excruciatingly painful, it might be the wrong size. I'm sorry to hear about your reaction. I haven't had a patient complain about the compression garment. They come in many varieties and it is important to select the correct one for each patient. One size definitely does not fit all!
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The compression is important. Check back with your doctor.
The compression is important. Check back with your doctor. I personally believe that it will adversely affect your outcome if you do not wear the compression. Possibly you could get a prescription for a few weeks to help you with your anxiety or use a different type of compression. Please check back with your doctor.
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Compression garments after liposuction
The use of compression garments after liposuction procedures can be a bit controversial. Most plastic surgeons think compression garments help with swelling, and the prevention of fluid collections known as seromas. It is also becoming more common to use foam (tappy foam or epi foam) over the treated areas to decrease bruising. However, compression garments can also cause problems such as patient discomfort, circulation issues, and skin indentation. It is for these and other reasons that...
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Compression garment after liposuction
Good Question. You are not the first person (or the last) who did not wear a compression garment after liposuction.
The first couple of days does the most good. After that, it is a matter of choice. The first couple of days, compression helps to avoid fluid puddles within the area that was liposuctioned. Later, tenderness will keep you from doing anything you shouldn't.
After a couple of days, don't fear, you are in good company. Many have gone before, and have resisted...
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Liposuction garment
I prefer to have my patients wear liposuction garments after surgery because I think it helps with swelling and redraping. However, there are many surgeons that do not have their patients wear them. Ask your surgeon.
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