Is it necessary to have different compression garments after liposuction, during stage 1 and stage 2?

Thank you for your question.  Compression garments help reduce the swelling after surgery, but in Atlanta heat and humidity these garments can be intolerable.  Each surgeon will have their preferred post operative dressings, but typically after four weeks patients can transition to a thinner, more comfortable compression garment, if they choose.  The different compression garments will not affect your long term result, so if you prefer, stick to only using one.  Hope that this helps. 

I have my patients wear a garment for a total of six weeks after liposuction. After the first three weeks post-op, I usually allow patients to get into a more comfortable garment instead of the big girdle they had been wearing. This allows them to feel more comfortable in something a little less restrictive and wear a wider range of clothing. Although these are my post-op instructions, I would recommend following the specific instructions your surgeon has given you.