Ace bandages or compression sleeves for arm lipo?

I prefer temporary use of Ace wraps until drains are removed and drainage has stopped, and most of the immediate postoperative edema is stabilized. After this, fitted compression garments are preferred; I typically recommend for 6-8 weeks, or until almost all of the edema has resolved.

You should have some type of compression garment on after liposuction.  However, It should not be to tight. Ace wraps are a good solution, just don't wrap too tightly.

After liposuction a garment is applied to reduce swelling and improve outcome. Without a garment significant swelling will occur that will lead to more pain, discomfort and possible seroma formation. I prefer special arm sleeves that are placed right after surgery and not removed at all for the first 3 days. The sleeves are the worn continuously for total of 6 weeks. But remember every surgeon has a different routine.