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

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

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.

If your plastic surgeon instructed you to wear compression garments after surgery, he/she has your best interests in mind. I'm sure you would like the best outcome after surgery, right? Compression after liposuction and tummy tuck will help to resolve swelling and reduce the risk of the formation of fluid under the skin (seroma). If your garments are uncomfortable, let  your plastic surgeon know. Your surgeon could probably make suggestions for an alternative garment. Best wishes.