I'll have lipo/brachi next month, and got an arm compression garment wich is firm and tight. But I guess it would be very difficult to wear after the surgery, I'm afraid my arms would be more swollen and when trying to put on my garment, stitches could open up. Shoud I change them for a bigger size, even if that size won't make the job of pressing the lipo/brachi area?
Answer: Arm Lift, Bracioplasty, Arm Reduction, Compression Garment Hello Primavera, thank you for your question. Compression is important
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Answer: Arm Lift, Bracioplasty, Arm Reduction, Compression Garment Hello Primavera, thank you for your question. Compression is important
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Compression garments for brachioplasty It's important to have your compression garment chosen before your operation. In my practice, my staff and I size the patient and select the appropriate garment for them in the preoperative visit. We have the patient try it on during the visit to ensure an appropriate fit. I feel that the most critical time for garment use is the immediate postoperative period, and provide them two garments for use.
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Compression garments for brachioplasty It's important to have your compression garment chosen before your operation. In my practice, my staff and I size the patient and select the appropriate garment for them in the preoperative visit. We have the patient try it on during the visit to ensure an appropriate fit. I feel that the most critical time for garment use is the immediate postoperative period, and provide them two garments for use.
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Choosing a compression garment... if too tight stitches would open, too loose won't work I would suggest that you have your plastic surgeon (or his/her experienced nurse) help you with the fitting. Ideally, you will have the garments available to you prior to surgery and use them when instructed to do so by your plastic surgeon. Again, your plastic surgeon and/or his/her staff will be able to help you after surgery as well. Best wishes.
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Choosing a compression garment... if too tight stitches would open, too loose won't work I would suggest that you have your plastic surgeon (or his/her experienced nurse) help you with the fitting. Ideally, you will have the garments available to you prior to surgery and use them when instructed to do so by your plastic surgeon. Again, your plastic surgeon and/or his/her staff will be able to help you after surgery as well. Best wishes.
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November 3, 2021
Answer: Choosing the right garment for arm lift Compression garment is essential after arm lift or arm liposuction surgery. In my practise we use either a blouse with full sleeves or only arm sleeves , that have belts attached , fixing them to the body. Garment is tried before surgery in my office, because I have a fair idea what size the arm is going to be after surgery . If you are able to wear the garment for the whole day, before surgery , feeling pressure but not pain , if you are able to move your joints freely and if there is no swelling of fingers on prolonged wearing , the garment is perhaps right. its important that you try the garment for a whole day before surgery . After surgery ,the arm size will reduce so despite pain and swelling, garment will fit. I often find patients complaining about pain and their wish to remove the garment , but the pain is usually due to surgery itself and not because of the garment. I recommend full sleeves because it helps prevent swelling of forearms . If you have excessive swelling of fingers, numbness or tingling , then garment is too tight and you will need to remove it till symptoms subside . Keeping arms elevated helps too . Removing the garment in case of doubt is okay . It does not hurt the surgery but wearing it continuously supports the stitches and promotes healing. I usually cover the stitches with waterproof dressing, so my patients remove the garment for shower and wear it again . I check the garment every postoperative visit to make sure it's not too loose or tight. Garment may get loose after 2 weeks and may need to be replaced . Usually patients buy 2 pairs and alternate them .
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November 3, 2021
Answer: Choosing the right garment for arm lift Compression garment is essential after arm lift or arm liposuction surgery. In my practise we use either a blouse with full sleeves or only arm sleeves , that have belts attached , fixing them to the body. Garment is tried before surgery in my office, because I have a fair idea what size the arm is going to be after surgery . If you are able to wear the garment for the whole day, before surgery , feeling pressure but not pain , if you are able to move your joints freely and if there is no swelling of fingers on prolonged wearing , the garment is perhaps right. its important that you try the garment for a whole day before surgery . After surgery ,the arm size will reduce so despite pain and swelling, garment will fit. I often find patients complaining about pain and their wish to remove the garment , but the pain is usually due to surgery itself and not because of the garment. I recommend full sleeves because it helps prevent swelling of forearms . If you have excessive swelling of fingers, numbness or tingling , then garment is too tight and you will need to remove it till symptoms subside . Keeping arms elevated helps too . Removing the garment in case of doubt is okay . It does not hurt the surgery but wearing it continuously supports the stitches and promotes healing. I usually cover the stitches with waterproof dressing, so my patients remove the garment for shower and wear it again . I check the garment every postoperative visit to make sure it's not too loose or tight. Garment may get loose after 2 weeks and may need to be replaced . Usually patients buy 2 pairs and alternate them .
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