Lipo Foams & Boards?

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What are the Lipo foams and boards for? Also, what is the impact if you don't use them.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Compression can help reduce swelling and improve final outcomes. Some Doctors recommend them and some don't. I recommend following up with your Doctor about their protocol for compression. My patients use customized compression after their procedure. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Foam boards are used to supply additional compression to areas recently liposuctioned.  Their major benefit is in the reduction of soft tissue swelling which can cause patients pain and discomfort but as long as you use some form of compression garment that is well-fitted, you should be fine.  Hope this helps.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question! Foams and boards are meant to reduce bruising and swelling during your recovery process. Like compression garments, they work by applying pressure to liposuctioned areas to ensure that swelling resolves faster. Foams are particularly effective in the early stages of recovery to help with your bruising. I'd recommend to consult your plastic surgeon before using them, however. 
An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon would be the best way to assess your situation and guarantee an individualized medical advice. Best of luck!

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

Foam can add specific extra pressure and further minimize bruising. In my opinion the boards are of little/no use and quite awkward to use.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Some surgeon use them and others do not.  Likewise, some use garments and others do not. There are no studies that I know of proving that one works better over the other.

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