Are compression socks okay to wear during/after Lipo 360/BBL? What about high blood pressure?

Plastic surgeon preferences for compression garments and length of time to wear differ. Ask your PS for post-operative protocols that he/she wants you to follow. Some of my patients find that Ace bandages work fine as sock compression garments can a bit tight and uncomfortable. Following a BBL, I typically ask patients to use adjustable garments with multiple bands so that tension can be ajusted and the areas of liposuction are less likely to get a fluid collection. The garments typically do not cover the buttocks. Anesthesiologists will monitor your blood pressure and heart rate closely before, during, and after your surgical procedure. Plus, they have medications they can administer if blood pressure becomes too high or too low during surgery.

Thank you for your question. I recommend to my patients to wear the compression socks after the surgery. My recommendation is to follow your plastic surgeon advices.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Dear ncrk4524,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

There are several things going on here. First, you should purchase a home BP monitor and chart your BP multiple times s day. If your bottom number (diastolic) is over 90, you should seek medical attention to properly manage it. Once stabilized, it will be safer for both a long life and choosing surgery.
The compression socks should be worn both during and after your procedure

Dr. Taranow

These are all questions you should ask your surgeon if you’ve chosen one. If you’ve not chosen one then I suggest scheduling multiple in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons who have extensive experience with the procedure. At that time you can discuss your questions and they can tell you their pre-and post operative protocols.

During the procedure you will most likely not be wearing any of your own clothing. The facility may use sequential compression stockings which are quite different than just compression stockings.

In regards to postoperative care I would simply follow the instructions that the surgeon gives you.

You are hypertensive and should most likely be on medication to control your blood pressure. Is your on medication you need to have your medications adjusted.

I suggest you talk to your primary care doctor or internist about getting your blood pressure medications adjusted or starting on anti-hypertensives.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Hello, and thanks for your question. I always tell my patients to bring compression socks to surgery so they can wear them once the surgery is complete. During surgery, we use a compression device that massages the legs during the procedure. You will have to ask your provider what they recommend. As far as the blood pressure, I would give you a medication called clonidine to bring those numbers down and if they still don't go down after the medication, then I would advise you to work on decreasing your bp until we can reschedule the surgery. It is ultimately up to your selected physician, but I personally would not feel comfortable if the diastolic (bottom number) did not go down after medication management.

Please see a board-certified physician for your consultation. Best of luck to you!

Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society