Is It Absolutely Necessary to Wear a Compression Garment for 3 Months After Liposuction?

It's best to always follow the directions of your surgeon.  There are many different philosophies and practices by surgeons and many are based on experience and the individual patient's needs.  In my practice the length of time varies considerably depending on the patient's skin tone, amount of fat removed, technique used and how the patient is healing, which is assessed at each postoperative appointment.  If the patient's skin was loose or had stretch marks prior to surgery, I may recommend the compression garnet be worn for a greater amount of time.  I would ask your surgeon why he/she feels that you need to wear the garment this length of time before you discontinue wearing it.  

My recommendation for most patients is a minimum of two weeks. Compression can reduce swelling, aid in supporting the skin and evening out the shape of the body. For patients with significant swelling the garment can be worn for a longer time - usually at the patient's discretion based upon comfort.The garment should be 'comfortably' snug. Excessively tight compression is, in my opinion, not helpful and may actually be counter productive to healing. Best of Luck  Dr Harrell