I have found it overwhelming the different brands, styles and prices that are out there when searching online. Is it necessary to buy a post surgical cg or is your run-of-the-mill shaper work? Should it be knee length or can it be shorter? Please let me know what you recommend?
May 3, 2016
Answer: Do I need a compression garment and what type after abdominoplasty Although most surgeons recommend some kind of compression, I have found in long term experience ( over 25 years), that a garment is not necessary, and so I give patients a choice. About 2/3 of patients feel more comfortable without a garment because the abdomen is sore. I have never had a patient with a problem from not wearing a garment, but many patients feel more comfortable with wearing a garment for a week or two. I tell patients to wear what is comfortable, and I do not think the type matters..
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May 3, 2016
Answer: Do I need a compression garment and what type after abdominoplasty Although most surgeons recommend some kind of compression, I have found in long term experience ( over 25 years), that a garment is not necessary, and so I give patients a choice. About 2/3 of patients feel more comfortable without a garment because the abdomen is sore. I have never had a patient with a problem from not wearing a garment, but many patients feel more comfortable with wearing a garment for a week or two. I tell patients to wear what is comfortable, and I do not think the type matters..
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November 17, 2015
Answer: Compression garments for tummy tuck recovery I give my patients 2 velcro surgical abdominal binders after surgery. As the swelling decreases, patients often find that they need a smaller binder. The multiple panels allow for different compression forces in different areas of the hips and abdomen. After about 2 weeks, they can switch to Spanx (or something similar). Most patients like wearing some sort of compression for the first 4-6 weeks, particularly when they start exercising again. You might run the question by your surgeon, who might have strong feelings on what he or she prefers.Best wishes!Dr. Michelle Spring
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November 17, 2015
Answer: Compression garments for tummy tuck recovery I give my patients 2 velcro surgical abdominal binders after surgery. As the swelling decreases, patients often find that they need a smaller binder. The multiple panels allow for different compression forces in different areas of the hips and abdomen. After about 2 weeks, they can switch to Spanx (or something similar). Most patients like wearing some sort of compression for the first 4-6 weeks, particularly when they start exercising again. You might run the question by your surgeon, who might have strong feelings on what he or she prefers.Best wishes!Dr. Michelle Spring
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July 31, 2015
Answer: Garment Choices After Tummy Tuck Most of my patient that have had a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck swear by a hook and eye compression garment or a abdominal binder. Plastic surgery data has not shown that a garment or compression improves the ultimate outcome. However , my patients for that last 15 years feel the compression they get from an abdominal binder or a good compression garment reduces their swelling and and gives them a sense of security and comfort during the recovery period.Following a tummy tuck when the patients have a drain in to help prevent a seroma fluid collection , I have the patients wear a abdominal garment for its ease of use with good compression and comfort. After a week I have the patients switch to a compression garment( Lipoexpress/ Marena) hook and eye only!!Zipper garments bunch up and can be seen under clothes and compression is not as good.Patients wear compression garment at least a month if not two months at least 12 hours of the day.There is no question that the swelling time is decreased and patient comfort using the compression garments!! There has been many patients that start off prior to surgery wearing a 12 - 14 size dress and after tummy tuck and liposuction of waist end up after 2-6 months of garment time they are in a size 8 dress. Unbelievable.. Dr. Phillip Craft Miami Florida Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 31, 2015
Answer: Garment Choices After Tummy Tuck Most of my patient that have had a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck swear by a hook and eye compression garment or a abdominal binder. Plastic surgery data has not shown that a garment or compression improves the ultimate outcome. However , my patients for that last 15 years feel the compression they get from an abdominal binder or a good compression garment reduces their swelling and and gives them a sense of security and comfort during the recovery period.Following a tummy tuck when the patients have a drain in to help prevent a seroma fluid collection , I have the patients wear a abdominal garment for its ease of use with good compression and comfort. After a week I have the patients switch to a compression garment( Lipoexpress/ Marena) hook and eye only!!Zipper garments bunch up and can be seen under clothes and compression is not as good.Patients wear compression garment at least a month if not two months at least 12 hours of the day.There is no question that the swelling time is decreased and patient comfort using the compression garments!! There has been many patients that start off prior to surgery wearing a 12 - 14 size dress and after tummy tuck and liposuction of waist end up after 2-6 months of garment time they are in a size 8 dress. Unbelievable.. Dr. Phillip Craft Miami Florida Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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