I’m 4 days post-op BodyTite of the thighs, hips, flanks, and entire abdomen. My garment (the one given to me by the surgeon) is always so tight to the point of difficultly breathing and eating. It leaves deep indentions in my skin and I usually have to take a break from it for a few minutes every couple of hours. I understand WHY we need these garments (prevent swelling, etc) but is there definitive proof that 24/7 garments are better than at least part time garments?
Answer: Garment may be too small Thanks for your question! Echoing others below, it sounds like your garment may be too small. While it may be a good size to go down to once your swelling diminishes, you should have large indentations. With liposuction the tissue tends to adopt the structure of it's surroundings - traumatized tissue is quite malleable. This means that you can sometimes retain those indentations more permanently than you'd like. Talk to your surgeon about a larger garment (still with good compression), and keep the other to go down to once your swelling lessens. Best of luck!
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Answer: Garment may be too small Thanks for your question! Echoing others below, it sounds like your garment may be too small. While it may be a good size to go down to once your swelling diminishes, you should have large indentations. With liposuction the tissue tends to adopt the structure of it's surroundings - traumatized tissue is quite malleable. This means that you can sometimes retain those indentations more permanently than you'd like. Talk to your surgeon about a larger garment (still with good compression), and keep the other to go down to once your swelling lessens. Best of luck!
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Compression Garments I do think that compression garments make a difference. I like my patient's to use garments for 6 weeks following liposuction and then Spanx after that. In your case it sounds like the garments are too tight. The garments should provide compression but should not cause the symptoms you are having. I would discuss with your plastic surgeon. Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Compression Garments I do think that compression garments make a difference. I like my patient's to use garments for 6 weeks following liposuction and then Spanx after that. In your case it sounds like the garments are too tight. The garments should provide compression but should not cause the symptoms you are having. I would discuss with your plastic surgeon. Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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