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How long should I wear a compression garment after tummy tuck/lipo? How will I know it's okay to stop wearing it?

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I had my procedure out of state and they told me I could stop wearing the compression garment and asked how will I know I'm ready to stop wearing it and all they would tell me the longer you wear it the better. That did not help or answer my question. Can you give me any guidance? Would there be any signs that I'm not ready?

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