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Just Wondering......

asked 11 months ago by Dreemer in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: compression garment

Do you have to wear a compression garment if you have a TT without lipo? Thanks!

12 answers to Just Wondering......

Compression garment can speed healing

I ask most of my patients to wear a compression garment for 3-4 weeks after a tummy tuck. I think this not only helps with postoperative discomfort, but I think it also helps to reduce seroma formation and decrease swelling in the postoperative period. Some of my patients actually prefer to wear it even longer due to the added comfort.

John K. Wakelin III, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

www.columbusplasticsurgery.com

Use of Compression Garments After Tummy Tuck

Although there are many posts here, I decided to add one since I was struck by what others had written, and since my practice is somewhat different. It appears that most are using a dedicated compression garment. I have my patients wear an abdominal binder, placed snug but not tight, across the lower abdomen and upper hips for about 2 weeks post-op; at that time patients usually find it too bothersome to continue with it. I also use closed suction drains for about 5-7 days post-op. Knock on... more

Kenneth Dembny, II, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Garments after Tummy Tucks

Very important to do this, especially for your own comfort. Most women find the support of the garment very helpful following a tummy tuck. It makes you feel more secure. It should not be too tight -- that may harm the abdominal skin -- but it should be snug, somewhat compressive. You will feel better in the garment as long as you have soft tissue swelling after the tummy tuck -- 2-4 weeks. Try it, you'll like it!

Robert H. Gotkin, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetiquemd.com

Compression After Tummy Tuck

The use of compression devices following tummy tucks varies among different plastic surgeons. I personally encourage all of my patients to wear an abdominal binder or some other compression device for 3-4 weeks except when bathing. I feel that this compression leads to a lesser incidence of seroma formation and earlier drain removal. In fact, many of my patients continue to wear these devices for a time after I tell them that they can stop.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Compression Garment after Tummy Tuck

I recommend most of my patients to wear a surgical garment or SPANX for at least two weeks after surgery. In addition to the compression, the garments tend to also help with comfort. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Do you have to wear a compression garment after a tummy tuck?

Each surgeon probably has a different opinion on almost every aspect of postoperative care, but I do have my patients wear a compression garment after a tummy tuck without liposuction. In the early weeks, I think it may help discourage a fluid collection (seroma), and I also feel that it may keep swelling down. I usually tell my patients to wear some supportsuch as a lipo garment for a few weeks, and then suggest that they may wish to wear an optional lightweight support garment... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Compression Garment after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. The use of compression garments will vary from one surgeon to another; there is no science that it is helpful from the avoidance of complications standpoint. However, I do suggest the use of these garments because I feel that it helps to manage swelling of the tissues that can occur as patients become more active. I find also the patient's often feel more “secure” with the use of these garments. I hope this helps. see video

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Compression post TT

No it is not necessary but if you still have swelling it will help to get rid of the swelling and prevent fluid from accumulationg.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck garments.

In my practice, I advocate the use of compression garments with or without liposuction. The binder allows for less "shear" of the healing skin flap to the underlying muscle decreasing seromas and hastening the recovery from postoperative swelling. Length of time varies, but on average, I encourgage the use of a compression garment for 3-4 weeks.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck

Most plastic surgeons advise their patients following a tummy tuck or liposuction to wear a compressive garment post operatively. This may vary form surgeon to surgeon, but four to six weeks is what I recommend.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Compression garment after tummy tuck

I generally recommend it. Most patients find it supportive, and feel more secure in it. I think it provides some compression to help prevent the development of a fluid collection, and helps to support the muscle repair.