I am one week post op from having Lipo on my lower abs and flanks. I have been wearing the foam under my garment the whole time. I was told to wear the compression garment for 6 weeks, does that mean with the foam too? The foam is really difficult to get into with the garment and I need my husbands assistance to get dressed with it. I return to work in 4 days and the only pants I can wear with having the foam are yoga or other type of sweat pants as my regular pants don't fit with the foam.
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December 18, 2021
Answer: Liposuction and Garment Wearing
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Some asymmetry would be anticipated due to residual swelling two months after liposuction. Significant asymmetry would not be expected and should be reported to your surgeon.
Thank you for your question. The itching sensation after a liposuction procedure is fairly common but the severity does vary from patient to patient. Typically this uncomfortable sensation is the result of the nerves regenerating and take anywhere from a couple of weeks up to several months t...
Thank you for your question and pictures. You are very close to your surgery date and most likely due to swelling. Some patients have a good reduction in swelling by 3 months and others go as long as 6 to 12 months. Make sure to follow your doctor's recommedations, get some light exercise, an...