Cellulaze Recovery. How Long Will I Need To Wear Spanx?

Patients can have bruising from 4-6 weeks following Cellulaze treatment. I generally ask my patients to wear compression for 2 weeks around the clock, and then for 2 additional weeks at night only. It's best if the compression (spanx works great) covers the entire treatment area.It takes about 3 months to see results from Cellulaze. Be patient. I provide lymphatic/therapeutic massage for all of my cellulaze patients beginning at 2 weeks post procedure. This helps to reduce swelling and discomfort.

I ask patients to wear compression around the clock for 3 weeks.  After that, you may resume normal activity, but you might find that you still have periodic swelling and therefore benefit from wearing Spanx or compression on and off for a another few weeks.  Usually by 1 month, patients can tolerate massage, which I believe is beneficial.    The entire treated area needs to be covered - you cannot have bands of clothing, Spanx or compression garments cutting right through the middle of the treated areas. 

After a Cellulaze treatment of the buttock and or thighs it is best to wear a compression garment like spanx, compression shorts, or tight yoga pants for 2 weeks except when showering and for 4 more weeks when walking and sitting. I recommend that patients wear compression shorts for months after the procedure while exercising. I restrict full exercise for two wekks after the procedure.

Compression garments are a frequent area of concern for patients after surgery. Compression helps to decrease bruising in the early postop period, it helps to decrease swelling postop, and helps to keep you comfortable as you return to normal activities.  There is not magic number for how much time in compression is required as compression has not be scientifically proven to affect the final aesthetic outcome.  My suggestion is to follow your doctor's advice for now and to have a more in depth discussion with him/her regarding your concerns about wearing it for the recommended time. Tell him/her how it affects your life and ask for suggestions on how to improve your experience. All the best.

I typically recommend to my patients that they wear the compression garment continuously for 2 weeks.  After that time period, I recommend they wear it as often as possible for an additional 4 weeks, however to encourage the most optimal results.  But short periods of time without the garment after week 2 is fine.  If there is no bruising you could wear shorts, but that would be a personal decision.