How long after a tummy tuck do you have to wear the compression garment?

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend they wear their compression garments for the first 3 weeks post surgery, 24/7, then an additional 3 weeks at night only. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Thanks for the question,
Swelling is very common in tummy tuck procedure, usually more frequently in the lower abdominal area. Usually, the swelling goes down after 6 months but the final result is after one year after surgery. The compression garment is very important after tummy tuck and helps to reduce the swelling, I like to recommend for at least 6 weeks some patients prefer to wear the binder longer.  Also,  liposuction after a year reduces the bulky area under the navel. Please make sure to contact a Board Certifies Plastic Surgeon. Good luck :)

Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will guide you when it comes to specific postoperative instructions.
I ask my patients to where the abdominal wall binder for one month after surgery;  most patients are eager to “burn” the garment  as soon as possible.  Some patients however prefer to keep  some form of compression garment on for a longer period of time, stating that the garment gives them  a feeling of “security”.  The use of compression garments such as "spanx" may be helpful thereafter.
  Best wishes.