What is the specific purpose of wearing the compression garment after Facetite?

Question

I keep reading "we recommend" a compression garment for "best results". But specifically what does a compression garment do, and why is it necessary, and are there studies that demonstrate this?

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Compression garments after certain procedures are very important and are used for a variety of reasons. The compression garment will help control your postoperative swelling. Although you will still have normal postop swelling, the compression garment will help keep it under control and will also help the swelling resolve sooner. Also, when using any type of energy (radiofrequency energy here), it stimulates the body to create fluid where the heat is applied. Sometimes, if there is some “blank space” in the tissues the fluid will accumulate here causing a seroma (a pocket of fluid) that may have to be drained in the office. Compression garments to this area can help prevent formation of seromas as well as help with swelling. Be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to get all of the information about this procedure. Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

compression is ESSENTIAL to decrease swelling, limit scar tissue and give better contours after liposuction.
If you are unhappy with your results please speak to your physician and ensure he was a full body VASER HD liposuction physciain wtih expensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction.  At this point you should be using compression, RF treatments like venus legacy / exilis ultra / inmode forma or contoura and lymphatic massage to get you through healing.   We always add shock wave therapy such as cellutone, z wave, and eclipse evive to help prvent scar tissue formation and ensure an even and smooth result. It will take 6-12 months to see the final outcome.   If you are unhappy you can get a revision procedure by an expert in VASER HD lipo.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Using the facial compression garments to prevent facial sagging has not been studied.  Facial compression garments and the like are worn for a specified period of time at the direction of the operating surgeon to reduce swelling, minimize pain, and recovery time.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The use of a compression garment after a FaceTite procedure is based on the preference of the physician performing the procedure.  Wearing a compression garment after the treatment is felt to help reduce swelling and speed up the recovery process.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ArmenT,
Every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative 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

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Compression worn after the procedure helps with controlling swelling as well as supporting the tissues as they heal.  Overall it speeds recovery time and improves your overall result.  Your surgeon will advise you the appropriate length of time it is needed.

Joseph M. Perlman, MD · Answer

When treating with Fcaetite,the procedure is done in the subcutaneous layer,which is the fat layer beneath the skin and on top of the muscle layer.The radiofrequency heat melts fat and tightens skin.This causes mild fluid accumulation and compression limits that.It speeds up the recovery time. I have my patients wear compression for 3 days

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Even after a surgical lower face and neck lift, we do not use compression garments. We use JP drain kept in place for one or two days.

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question! Compression garments serve an important purpose in most surgeries to help with swelling post-operatively. It improves circulation, controls skin shrinkage, reduces the risk of rippling in the tissues, improves aesthetic results, and speeds up the healing process. Compression garments are not optional, as they are a key part of the surgical process. Please see my attached link-you will find videos at the bottom of the page with more information on Facetite.
Please be sure to see a board-certified plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with. Best of luck!

James L. Fernau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ACLMS)
Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)

What is the specific purpose of wearing the compression garment after Facetite?

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