Why does my skin feel so tight when I take my compression suit off?

Swelling, becoming worse after removing a compression garment, is a common issue after Lipo. Your body creates inflammatory fluid after the procedure, and more is released when you remove your garment. If all your wounds have closed (and w your surgeon’s permission) you could try oatmeal baths to alleviate the itching (since it is so important to continue the garment and downsize it when loose). Re: Bruising- avoid NSAIDS, Vit E and anything substance thins your blood.Lymphatic massage and daily exercise will help manage the swelling with a tincture of time: hope this finds you improved!

Dear skinnybutsorry,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a liposuction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

The skin is still healing and feels firm because of swelling and underlying bruising. There are no negative effects of Smart Lipo on skin, it only improves collagen, and can cause tightening in the areas and improve stretch marks. I encourage my patients to get lymphatic massages afterwards, or add something like Venus freeze to quicken the healing process and these modalities complement the procedure well . 

Tightness after liposuction is actually a good sign as one of the complications of fat removal includes being left with redundant skin. bruising in your legs is avoided with compression garments that extend to your legs. If your garment is short, then you can use ace wraps.