Is dry flaky skin common when wearing a compression garmet for lipo?

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I am three weeks post op arm lipo and still wearing my compression garmet. It is tight in the chest and have recently notice flanky skin on and around my nipple and ariola. Is this a common problem or most likely a serperate issue unrelated to the garmet that I should see someone for if it doesn't go away?

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

After wearing a compression garment for quite a long time there is a possibility that skin will be very dry and flaky there for using some

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The compression garment can be skin irritant and you might try a substitute,  such as a Spanx after three weeks. Skin irritation might also result when "energy" such as laser or ultrasound is used, so let your surgeon have a look.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Surgery such as liposuction can change the innervation and function of sweat glands.This can lead to skin being dry and flaky.Avoid or use only mild soap. Use skin moisturizers.The skin usually comes back to normal function with time, sometimes within a month or two.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

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