Is a Butt-Out or Butt-Covered Compression Garment Better After Fat Graft to the Butt?

Post-operative garments for compression are frequently
utilized following cosmetic surgery.These devices minimize swelling, decrease pain, decrease discomfort and help
remodel tissue.In
brazilian butt lift patients extreme pressure can result in fat cell
death.For this reason, some surgeon
have utilized “butt out” compression garments.This hopefully avoids pressure in areas that have undergone fat grafting
while simultaneously compressing donor sites that have undergone liposuction.The
vast majority of plastic surgeons utilize “butt in” compression garments.In this situation the goal is to remodel the
tissue, not compress and remove swelling. When these devices are used, they
should fit snugly, but not tightly because this could result in damage to the
grafted fat cells. It’s
important to realize that no two patients are ever exactly the same.For this reason, it’s important that
treatment be individualized.If you have
questions regarding this topic, a discussion with your surgeon is appropriate.

Because I generally perform liposuciton in close proximity to the fat inected areas, I tend to use a compression garment to apply pressure to the liposuction treated areas which also happens to cover the buttocks,