Compression Garments are causing Bruises (Photos)

The compression garment generally should provide gentle compression  in the early postoperative period .  it should not be so tight as to be uncomfortable. On the contrary, most patients find that some gentle support reduces their pain and makes him feel more secure. Discuss this with your surgeon. Best wishes to you! 

Most patients will be
placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is
usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times
a day so that there are no pressure points. After the first 7 to 10 days the
patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next six
weeks.

It may take several
months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and
for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive
surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars
may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to
settle.

These can be improved
with topical treatments such as BioCorneum, Scar Guard, Scar Fade and Mederma.
Redness can be improved with laser treatments and the scars can be kept narrow
with products such as Embrace.  On
occasion, keloids or hypertrophic scars can develop and will need treatment
including Kenalog, 5FU and laser.

While you may be concerned with the healing process it is best to visit your surgeon to have the area examined and make sure that healing is progressing well. Good luck.

I do not use tight compression garments after a tummy tuck because a tight garment compresses the blood supply to the skin and results in skin loss and poor healing of the middle portion of the lower incision.  You can see a dark area above the middle part of your incision just above the pubis which is caused by lack of blood supply due to the fact your garment is too constricting.  Based on her photographs if you or my patient I would have you stop wearing the garment to allow blood to flow down to the area of your incision.  Of course check with your surgeon.