Evidence based recovery - are there any studies concerning compression garments, massages, etc.?

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It seems like every surgeon has their own protocol for compression garments, massages, when to sit, etc, after a BBL. Are there any studies on this at all that are guiding these recommendations? For example, likelihood of seromas based on compression garment use/duration? Fat survival based on when patients are told to start sitting? I’d love to hear recommendations from someone using something other than just personal experience.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @whateverisleft, thank you for your question. The appropriate compression garment and post-operative protocols are those recommended by your specialist. This is because these can vary greatly depending on a number of things, such as your doctor's surgical technique and the type of equipment used in the surgery. In accordance with clinical criteria must be the level of compression and the time frame of use of the garment, and the appropriate healing protocol. Please keep in mind that inadequate compression can cause more inflammation. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Are there are really no good scientific studies with randomize samples, prospective basis studying outcomes based on these variables.Simply getting patient to agree to participate and maintaining compliance is highly challenging.For example randomly selecting half the patients and telling them to sit on their butt after BBL it’s going to be met with low interest. Patient will read on the Internet sitting after your bbl will hurt the results and they will do what they think is best for themselves.my best recommendation is to not try to understand technical aspects of cosmetic surgery including a postoperative. Instead focus your efforts on finding the most talanted and experienced Provider and following their recommendations.In the end only patient candidacy and surgeon skill or variables that determine quality outcomes.What equipment is used and postoperative care has very little to do with final results. That’s just the way it is. The general public is not have access to unbiased neutral information when it comes to cosmetic surgery and should not try to grab a clear understanding of things were information is not available. Currently there are very few sources of unbiased information. Wikipedia is one but it’s generally insufficient. Instead Focus your effort is finding the most talented and experience providers and have faith in that person‘s skill and ability.BestMats Hagstrom MD,

Evidence based recovery - are there any studies concerning compression garments, massages, etc.?

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