After Mons Pubis Lipo, How Long is It Necessary to Wear a Compression Garment?

Question

I have had liposuction on my mons pubis only. It is not very swollen but slightly bruised on my inner thighs.. It is looking really flat at a week postop. I have been wearing a garment all the time when I am home and spanx when I go out. We

David Amron, MD · Answer

Every surgeon's preference is different as to length of time one should wear a compression garment post-liposuction. I ask that patients wear their garment full-time for the first 10 days and 12 hours for the second ten days.

Elizabeth Kim, MD · Answer

I usually recommend wearing the garment (24 hours a day, except when showering) for 4 weeks after liposuction. My patients then wear the garment at night for an additional 2 weeks. The garment really helps decrease swelling and most patients find that they like the support it provides. Most people downsize to a "second stage" garment (usually a size smaller and tighter) at 2 weeks post-op.

Larry Fan, MD · Answer

Dear Kasey16,

	I would check with your surgeon for specific postoperative instructions. A compression garment is important to wear after liposuction because it helps reduce swelling and improve comfort. I generally recommend to my patients that they wear their garment for a period of two to six weeks after the procedure.

	Warmest wishes,

	Larry Fan, MD

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I usually have my patients wear a liposuction compression garment for at least 3 weeks, but I prefer about 6 weeks.  There is no right or wrong just surgeon preference.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I agree with Dr Finder, there is no right or wrong amount of time. My average recommendation is from 3 to 6 weeks.

After Mons Pubis Lipo, How Long is It Necessary to Wear a Compression Garment?

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