How long after a mini tummy tuck do I have to wear the compression garment, can I take it off for short periods of time?

I recommend 3 months of compression garments after mini tummy tuck or tummy tuck. Generally speaking, the garment can be off a few hours per day. 

Hello. Great question. Every surgeon has a different post op protocol. Please discuss any post op instructions with your surgeon.

Your surgeon will make a recommendation on this based on their own practice and the details of your procedure. I usually recommend 3-6 weeks of compression with something light like a Spanx after the first 3 weeks.

Compression garments are helpful in controlling swelling and supporting tissues as they heal. It is best to consult with your surgeon for how long they should be worn, as opinions vary. They are most helpful in the early stages of recovery and should be worn continuously except when showering.

I would suggest asking your surgeon what he/she prefers since every surgeon has his/her own protocol about garments. For my patients, they leave the garment off at night after the first two weeks.

In my practice I typically have patients were a compression garment after mini tummy tuck for 6 weeks. During this time they can remove it for showering and short breaks while lying in the bed. I also generally recommend that they use other lighter forms of compression, such as high waisted Spanks or girdles, for another few weeks after. 

Thank you for your question. In general we recommend you at least 3 months with your stage 2 post op garter to go smoothly through your recovery process. Best oc luck

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.It is recommended to use the compression belt for a period of three months after the operation. In fact, if you stop using it during the first 15 days of the postoperative period, with a rest of two hours a day, inflammations may occur that affect the area and cause alterations in the desired silhouette
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