I had my tummy tuck 8 days ago and lipo of my flanks. I am feeling great and got my drain out yesterday. I feel like my swelling is going down but still pretty swollen. I feel like my compression garment isn't very tight and is too big and it isn't adjustable. What garment do you recommend. I only got lipo on my flanks.
October 3, 2017
Answer: Which compression garment is best for tummy tuck and lipo? 8 days post op. (photo) Every surgeon prefers a certain type of compression garment, and I always support following your surgeon's post-operative guidelines as he/she knows the extent of your surgery and how well you are recovering. Our office provides our TT/lipo patients with an adjustable compression garment. The patients like the support it provides to the back and to the abdomen. The only complaint I have heard is related to the "itchiness" of the fabric which can be remedied by wearing a soft t-shirt under the garment.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Which compression garment is best for tummy tuck and lipo? 8 days post op. (photo) Every surgeon prefers a certain type of compression garment, and I always support following your surgeon's post-operative guidelines as he/she knows the extent of your surgery and how well you are recovering. Our office provides our TT/lipo patients with an adjustable compression garment. The patients like the support it provides to the back and to the abdomen. The only complaint I have heard is related to the "itchiness" of the fabric which can be remedied by wearing a soft t-shirt under the garment.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Garments 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 their tummy is swollen or does not look as good, that they should wear the garment at least part time for an additional two weeks. For the first 6 weeks I recommend my patients wear a compression garment by Contour MD. They then can change out to a softer garment, something like spanxs or Firma wear. I hope that this helps,Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Garments 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 their tummy is swollen or does not look as good, that they should wear the garment at least part time for an additional two weeks. For the first 6 weeks I recommend my patients wear a compression garment by Contour MD. They then can change out to a softer garment, something like spanxs or Firma wear. I hope that this helps,Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
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