Should I be worried about not wearing one AT ALL? My surgery is soon and I cannot find any info on the risks of not wearing one. I am afraid of swelling and not keeping the shape since I am reading it’s a MUST. I will have a further discussion with my Doctor, but I am over analyzing since I can only find research on the “amazing benefits”. The first discussion we had he said there could be lumps, but I thought that could be resolved with foam. Any reassurance will help tremendously :)
August 21, 2019
Answer: What are the risks of not wearing a compression garment after a BBL? My surgeon “does not believe in them” for his patients. I do not recommend a garment or faja that is extremely tight over the buttocks. I typically ask patients to use an adjustable garment with multiple bands so that tension can be adjusted and the areas of liposuction are less likely to get a fluid collection and to help obliterate dead space. The garments typically do not cover the buttocks. The key here is the size and the ability to tighten the garment, not the brand or make. In my practice, the compression garments are provided as part of the BBL post op package. Your PS is responsible for your recovery so follow his/her post operative instructions for the best result.
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August 21, 2019
Answer: What are the risks of not wearing a compression garment after a BBL? My surgeon “does not believe in them” for his patients. I do not recommend a garment or faja that is extremely tight over the buttocks. I typically ask patients to use an adjustable garment with multiple bands so that tension can be adjusted and the areas of liposuction are less likely to get a fluid collection and to help obliterate dead space. The garments typically do not cover the buttocks. The key here is the size and the ability to tighten the garment, not the brand or make. In my practice, the compression garments are provided as part of the BBL post op package. Your PS is responsible for your recovery so follow his/her post operative instructions for the best result.
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August 22, 2019
Answer: Compression and BBL? Thanks for writing,You are over analysing, trust your surgeons and his / her results. All of us have little things we do that we believe offer us a good consistent and reliable result. Some like garment, some don't. Some feel it helps swelling, some don't. Some feel it controls fat position, some don't. Talk to your surgeon, look at his / her results, speak to patients. Your surgeon and you will make the right decisions. Good luckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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August 22, 2019
Answer: Compression and BBL? Thanks for writing,You are over analysing, trust your surgeons and his / her results. All of us have little things we do that we believe offer us a good consistent and reliable result. Some like garment, some don't. Some feel it helps swelling, some don't. Some feel it controls fat position, some don't. Talk to your surgeon, look at his / her results, speak to patients. Your surgeon and you will make the right decisions. Good luckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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