How long must you wear compression garments after liposuction of hips and thighs?

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I'm looking to treat multiple areas (inner thigh, outer thigh, flanks, inner knee) - but only small amounts in each place. Trying to work out if I could manage the garments during summertime or if I need to plan to do in winter.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

This is something to discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients, I want them to wear the compression garment for 4 to 6 weeks to control swelling and promote skin retraction. I want them to start light walking right away but to avoid any type of formal exercise for 4 to 6 weeks. Good luck.

T. Randall Blanchard, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I usually have my patients wear a custom fitted compression garment for at least three weeks following surgery. I encourage them to wear it as long as as they can comfortably tolerate it after that. I have them transition over to a spanx type garment after that as long as they are doing well. Every patient is different so the exact time periods vary depending on how well the individual patient is recovering from surgery. As always, I encourage you to see a board certified plastic surgeon and follow their specific recommendations.

Kim Taylor, FRACS · Answer

This is a common question for me, especially with our hot climate.  After liposuction I usually recommend wearing a garment for 3-4 weeks and then after that you may find during the day it feels more comfortable on than off.  Everyone is different in how much bruising & swelling they have, but this is a good guide.  The other thought is to just spend most of your recovery time indoors in the air conditioning.  All the best

John W. Menard, MD · Answer

We usually use compression garments for 6weeks after surgery. This is variable but several weeks would be best to help decrease swelling

Harold Bautista, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry. In my practice the patient will wear the compression garment for 3-4 weeks then switch to a lighter material like Spanx or bicycle shorts or yoga pants depending on the areas suctioned.

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