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?
Answer: How long should I wear a compression garment after tummy tuck/lipo? How will I know it's okay to stop wearing it? While I can't speak for your surgeon, I personally have my tummy tuck patients wear the garment 24/7 except to shower for 3 weeks post op followed by another 3 weeks during the day only for 3 main reasons:
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Answer: How long should I wear a compression garment after tummy tuck/lipo? How will I know it's okay to stop wearing it? While I can't speak for your surgeon, I personally have my tummy tuck patients wear the garment 24/7 except to shower for 3 weeks post op followed by another 3 weeks during the day only for 3 main reasons:
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. Typically your plastic surgeon will ask you to wear a compression garment for approximately 4 weeks post-op to reduce swelling. Your board certified plastic surgeon should give you clear instructions on post-op care so I would continue to follow those and if he/she has not made them clear be sure to follow up with a call to ensure you have the best recovery. Hope this helps,Dr. Newall
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. Typically your plastic surgeon will ask you to wear a compression garment for approximately 4 weeks post-op to reduce swelling. Your board certified plastic surgeon should give you clear instructions on post-op care so I would continue to follow those and if he/she has not made them clear be sure to follow up with a call to ensure you have the best recovery. Hope this helps,Dr. Newall
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck post op care Thank you for your question. It is always best to consult with your operating surgeon first regarding any questions or concerns you may have related to your personal recovery. That being said, we typically advise our patients to wear their compression garments for at least 6 weeks after surgery.With kind regards,Lane F. Smith, M.D., F.A.A.C.S., F.A.O.H.N.S., F.A.B.F.P.R.S.Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck post op care Thank you for your question. It is always best to consult with your operating surgeon first regarding any questions or concerns you may have related to your personal recovery. That being said, we typically advise our patients to wear their compression garments for at least 6 weeks after surgery.With kind regards,Lane F. Smith, M.D., F.A.A.C.S., F.A.O.H.N.S., F.A.B.F.P.R.S.Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Compression after Tummy Tuck We tell our patients to wear a compression binder for 4-6 weeks. This is something you should discuss with your surgeon as everyone has a specific post op routine. The longer you can wear it the better especially for the areas of liposuction because the swelling can take a long time to resolve.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Compression after Tummy Tuck We tell our patients to wear a compression binder for 4-6 weeks. This is something you should discuss with your surgeon as everyone has a specific post op routine. The longer you can wear it the better especially for the areas of liposuction because the swelling can take a long time to resolve.
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September 18, 2016
Answer: Post-operative Compression For 6 Weeks Following Tummy-tuck And Liposuction Hello and thank-you for your question.I would suggest contacting your treating surgeon for guidance in how long you should wear your garment. I generally advise my patients to wear the garment for 6 weeks following a tummy-tuck and liposuction. I advise my patients that once they stop wearing the garment, if there tummy is swollen or does not look as good that they should wear the garment at least part time for an additional two weeks.I hope that this helps,Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
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September 18, 2016
Answer: Post-operative Compression For 6 Weeks Following Tummy-tuck And Liposuction Hello and thank-you for your question.I would suggest contacting your treating surgeon for guidance in how long you should wear your garment. I generally advise my patients to wear the garment for 6 weeks following a tummy-tuck and liposuction. I advise my patients that once they stop wearing the garment, if there tummy is swollen or does not look as good that they should wear the garment at least part time for an additional two weeks.I hope that this helps,Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
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September 18, 2016
Answer: How long should I wear a compression garment after tummy tuck/lipo? How will I know it's okay to stop wearing it? Thank you for the question.
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September 18, 2016
Answer: How long should I wear a compression garment after tummy tuck/lipo? How will I know it's okay to stop wearing it? Thank you for the question.
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