Chin Liposuction: Q&A
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Had neck and jowl vaser lipo with virtually no swelling or bruising so only wore the garment for 48 hours. Will this affect the final result three months from now?
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akimber
in albuquerque
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Wearing a compression garment after Chin or Neck Liposuction is important for best final result
The chin compression garment or chin strap is used after Chin or Neck Liposuction to reduce swelling and prevent fluid accumulation.
Even though you have no swelling at 48 hours after Chin or Neck liposuction, maximal swelling after Liposuction can continue and occur even after 4-5 days, so I recommend that my patients not remove the garment until at least 7 days and continue to wear it at night for an additional 4-6 weeks.
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Garment after neck lipo
We ask our patients to wear the garment for a full 3 days. The reason is to decrease the amount of swelling. Only wearing the garment for 48 hours should not affect your final result.
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Not wearing a facial garment after Neck Lipo
Hi,
A face-neck garment is used to decrease swelling after a procedure. Not wearing the garment should not effect the final result just prolong the swelling period.
Best,
Dr.S.
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Wearing a Compression Garment
It should be worn for at least 3-7 days to reduce swelling and allow pocket to begin to close. It shouldn't affect your results, just prolong your swelling.
"Dr.D"
Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Compression Garment after Neck Lipo.
Fist of all, every patient is different, and each surgeon may have his/her own protocol. The protocol is usually in line with their particular procedure for that particular patient. Our office has the patients wear compression garments as we believe it decreases swelling and improves contour. The idea is to have the skin attach down to the underlying tissues. Please ask your individual surgeon what he/she likes and then do what he/she says.
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48 Hours of compression: Probably enough but why not more?
I like compression for longer periods than most surgeons. I joke: Wear it till you hate me! Seriously, compression has great advantages and like with a lot of things, the more you put into it the more you get in return. That being said, 48 hours is probably enough time for the flap to BEGIN to stick down and stay where it was supposed to be.
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Wearing a compression garment with chin liposuction
Wearing a compression garment will not affect the final result, however, this may make your healing interval a lot longer. I would advise you to wear the compression garment as much as you can.
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Importance of wearing a compression garment after liposuction
Facial compression garments compress and minimize fluid or blood accumulations in the areas that were treated with liposuction. Although you may have minimal evidence of this at this time, it could result from increased activity. Use of the compression garment after the fact is of little value.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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