Should I wear my compression garment during exercise after liposuction?

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Im close to 4 wks s/p liposuction on thighs/knees. Ive been wearing the garment 24/7. I started elliptical & walking on the treadmill at 3 wks (walking slightly earlier). I was told I could stop wearing the garment @ wk 4 (this Monday). Im curious what the majority think about wearing the garment DURING & RIGHT AFTER exercise @ 4 wks & slightly beyond. Im wanting to start running as well. Is there benefit in continuing to wear it during exercise (in swelling). Eager to get my routine back!

William J. Hedden, MD · Answer

I would suggest wearing them as described by your doctor. It's even important to wear them during exercise. Please talk with your doctors office for his guidelines.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Swelling will decrease more quickly and the risk of seromas is much less if you are wearing proper compression.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Most patients will find it comfortable to wear a compressive garment in the early aftermath of liposuction when exercising. As soon as the garment does not provide comfort it is probably unnecessary.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Though each surgeon has their own protocols for garments after surgery there would not be any harm in continuing to wear yours during exercise.  That said, if you have been cleared to stop wearing your garment you may wish to transition to Spanx or athletic company fabrics that are thinner and more comfortable but which can still prevent swelling. Hope this helps.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

This is up to you and your surgeon but many patients like to wear some compression during exercise.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It might be difficult to work out in a compression garment. By 4 weeks it is probably not offering much advantage to wear it, but some like to have their patients wear them longer.

Henry Mentz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the question. To reduce swelling and help your body conform to its new contours, 
you may be fitted with a compression garment which will be worn for 
approximately four weeks. Recovery can range from 5-7 days for liposuction and up to two weeks 
for more extensive body lifting procedures. The results of body 
contouring are typically long-lasting provided that a stable weight is 
maintained. You can check with your surgeon as every surgeon's instructions will be different.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I personally don't believe compression garments are nearly as important as they're made out to be.I do use them as patients to use them for two weeks and no longer only if they find them comfortable and helpful.Each surgeon has their own protocol for the use of compression garments so I suggest you ask your plastic surgeon at what he or she thinks.

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