Will I Get Bad Results if I Don't Wear my Compression Garment After Tummy Tuck and Lipo?

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

A compression garment is required and beneficial after liposuction because:It restricts the amount of edema that forms and hastens its resolution by mechanical pressure.It decreases the amount of bruising.It assists the loose skin in retracting or shrinking.I recommend that my patients wear their garments for a minimum of three weeks full timethen for twelve hours at a time (day or night). If there is not a lot of redundant skin, this continues to a maximum of six weeks.The length of time that the garment should be worn varies depending on the amount of fat removed, the elastic nature of your skin, how much loose skin remains, and other factors. Your surgeon would give you the best advice, however this is the general routine for my patients.#compressiongarment#tummytuck#tt

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

You should follow your surgeon's advice, however,I generally advise patients wear their garment 24 hours a day for three weeks, removing it only when bathing or washing it. From 3 to 6 weeks, wear your garment in the day only. It helps with easing swelling and reducing the risk of seroma.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, my experience is that compression garments add comfort and aid in healing.  I am a big proponent of garments, but you you should discuss with your surgeon about reservations against their use. Good luck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I'm not really certain why you are rebelling against a compressive garment after body contouring surgery. If for some reason you found that you could not wear them it does not necessarily compromise result. Most patients do not have a problem with them.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

People that receive the best results are the ones that wear their garments (especially for liposuction) for up to 2 months post procedure.  This helps with the contour and shrinking of the skin.

Will I Get Bad Results if I Don't Wear my Compression Garment After Tummy Tuck and Lipo?

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Answer: Compressive garments are encouraged but are not absolutely necessary after abdominoplasty.

Answer: Compressive garments are encouraged but are not absolutely necessary after abdominoplasty.

Answer: Garments & Liposuction

Answer: Garments & Liposuction

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Will I Get Bad Results if I Don't Wear my Compression Garment After Tummy Tuck and Lipo?

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Answer: Compressive garments are encouraged but are not absolutely necessary after abdominoplasty.

Answer: Compressive garments are encouraged but are not absolutely necessary after abdominoplasty.

Answer: Garments & Liposuction

Answer: Garments & Liposuction

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