I put my patients in compression and binder right after surgery. I do a great number of #weightloss patients therefore their #tummytuck includes a #monsplasty. This area swells and requires compression from day 1
Most patients benefit from a binder initially after surgery because it is adjustable and helps support the abdomen after tummy tuck. Also, if you have drains placed and wear a compression garment, it would press the drains into your skin and cause pain. Once the drains come out, then I typically switch my patients from a binder to a compression garment. Ask your PS for details.