What type of compression garment is best for just Lipo of flanks area?

Thank you for your question Sunshyne. An abdominal binder is an excellent first stage garment for liposuction of the flanks only. It provides adequate compression and coverage, is easy to put on and take off and doesn't have to be removed to use the restroom. Binders are sometimes made of materials that can become irritating to the skin after days of use and can be bulky to wear under business attire. After the first few days following surgery, you may find that converting to a lighter, girdle type garment will be more comfortable and convenient. It's always best to check with your surgeon and follow their recommended plan of care. 

Good luck. 

Dr. Polo

I recommend following up with your Dr about their compression protocol. I do recommend adding RF treatments externally like venus legacy, exilis ultra, Vanquish, shock/vibration therapy like Cellutone/z wave, hyperbaric oxygen with your compression in order to decrease swelling and improve results. Best, Dr. Emer

We use Design Veronique because they have a vast variety for all shapes and sizes.  In your case, a good binder should be sufficient.

Thank you for sharing your question.  Your physicians office will be your best resource, but in general patients can obtain supportive compression garments from Marena, Veronique, and other postsurgical garment providers.  They have a myriad of different styles to fit the areas to be treated.  Hope this helps.

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thank you for your question.  Your plastic surgeon can best recommend what they would like you to do after liposuction.  I typically put my patients in an abdominal binder following liposuction to the flank and this is placed at the time of surgery.  Also, Spanx underwear garments that come to the upper abdomen can at times be used as well.  Be sure to check with your plastic surgeon to verify their recommendations. Best of luck to you.

Some surgeons do not use compression garments after lipo, so it is best to ask your surgeon his preference.

The purpose of wearing a compression garment after liposuction is to reduce swelling and fluid collection and to improve contour.  Basically, to achieve that, you need something that is quite snug but that is comfortable enough to tolerate.  Similar to bras, there are hundreds of styles of compression garments made by a variety of companies.  Usually, your surgeon will have a personal preference and will either provide you with a garment or give you instructions about where to get one.  Not every garment works for every person however, and I usually tell my patients that if the garment I provide is uncomfortable, not fitting well, or intolerable, that they may substitute it with something that is.  This might be a Spanx, control top panty, bike short, or similar exercise garment or might even be another post-surgical compression garment that they prefer.  I recommend speaking to your surgeon because he/she might be able to provide you with some good alternatives.  Good luck!

The best compression garment is one that fits you snugly, provides good even compression of the areas treated, and one that you will like wearing for the duration of your recovery period.  While one garment may have better compression, if you are averse to wearing it and remove it too frequently, then it is not doing what it is meant to be doing.  And remember that your body will change in the weeks after your surgery.  Your body will swell slightly after liposuction, then start the process of shrinking.  Therefore you will either need to have a garment that fits well throughout this period, or you will have to change garments according to the fit.

The best compress garment will have abdominal support as well as leg support above the knee. Design Veronique makes excellent garmentsGood luckDrBurnett#realself100