Is it standard procedure for nurse to tightly ace bandage wrap thighs after Smart Lipo? (Photo)

Compression is used over all sites treated with liposuction, smartlipo or otherwise, to help squeeze fluid out of the tissues and to minimize swelling. It doesn't make much difference whether you use compression garments, ace bandages or both so long as they are tight enough, but not too tight. You have bruising that seems to have localized along pressure zones from your ace bandages. This should resolve in a few weeks.

It appears you have significant swelling and bruising post surgery and this may be due to the compression or your healing process.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Your recovery will need more time.Nurses often assist in surgery and will help with your dressings and wraps after surgery.Nurses are usually very experienced with this.You will continue to improve.

Yes, you need to have good compression after liposuction. A space is created when the fat is removed and the wrapping/garment helps to eliminate that space and help you heal correctly. Be sure to keep your wraps on for as long as your board certified plastic surgeon recommends.Thank you for your question and for sharing your picture!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

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There are many different opinions about compression after lipo and each physician has his own particular bias. Compression may be good to decrease bleeding and firm the spaces from lipo, however excess pressure can prevent adequate drainage and lymp drainage resulting in fluid retention. I prefer just a spanx or similar mild compression and feel that is more than adequate. As for your situation, your swelling and all the bruises usually resolve over time so be positive. Good luck.

you want gentle firm compression. I have all of my patients shower the very next day and return to work the next day. david berman md