Does indentations mean my garment is too tight?

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Hello! So I’m 3 days post bbl. I was wondering if my garment may be too tight. It doesn’t bother me in any other place expect where the pee hole is. I’ve noticed that when I wake up from sleeping, I have indents from it in my butt? Does this mean the garment is too tight? Can I fix the problem by just wearing some underwear? I’m scared that this is killing the fat cells in my butt because of how much of an impressing it is making on it. Thank you!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Follow your plastic surgeon's advice.  Plastic surgeon preferences for compression garments and length of time to wear differ.  I typically ask patients to use adjustable garments with multiple bands so that tension can be adjusted and the areas of liposuction are less likely to get a fluid collection. The garments typically do not cover the buttocks.

Raffi Hovsepian, MD, FACS · Answer

Compression garment protocols and adjunctive therapy like foam pads etc. vary from surgeon to surgeon. Post-operative compression garment therapy is very important in order to achieve the best result. However, if a garment does not fit correctly, unevenly distributes pressure, or  is too tight... it may affect and hinder ones overall result. It is always best to review and make sure your garment is adequate by reaching out to your surgeon in order to maximize your result.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic massages and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

It is common post op after a BBL for the 1st stage garment to leave indentations as swelling increases post op up to day ~10 or 14 after surgery. The good news is these indentations are not permanent and will resolve over time. Professional massages and padding the garment in those areas will help. If a tight 1st stage garment is worn longer than 4-6 weeks, these indentations can become permanent. This is why PS recommend moving to a 2nd stage garment or long term garment after the first 4-6 weeks.

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