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?
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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