How long does one need to wear the sponge padding under the compression garment after lipo?

I am very strict with my hi definition patients that they need to wear the garment for 4 weeks. they are in a double compression with foam padding under the large body suit.  I suggest you speak to your physician if you have not gotten the appropriate direction. As well, venus legacy or velashape treatments should be done to improve the results. Best, Dr. Emer.

Ask your surgeon as each has his or her specific post op protocol, but typically, you can stop with the sponge padding within 24-48 hours. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Any absorbent pad can be discontinued when drainage from the access points for liposuction close. This is usually within 24 to 48 hours. Specific instruction should come from your own surgeon however.

Thank you for the question. I typically ask patients to wear the topifoam pads (sponge padding) for approximately 2 weeks post op. The topifoam pads help to splint the skin holding it in place during the initial healing.If after removal one notices irregularities forming, I ask the patient to continue to wear them for another 2 weeks thereafter. Best wishes.

In my practice there is no need to use  the sponge under the garment , but you need to ask your doctor 

That is up to your surgeon. While in the last 25 years of practice I have not found that the sponge makes much/any difference in the long term result, I would not criticize using it. Depending on circumstances it may well help reduce irregularities from fibrosis. In MY opinion because the vast majority of meaningful swelling is typically gone by the end of the third week, it seems to me that three weeks would be plenty compared to any perceived benefit of using it longer.

I typically have my patients wear and change pads/foam dressings on their incision sites under their compression garments for 7 days following a liposuction procedure or until dressings appear dry. After that, no dressings are needed, but I prescribe the pressure garment to be worn for 8 weeks following the procedure--day and night for the first 4 weeks, then daily only for the next 4 weeks.  This helps resolve swelling sooner and in my opinion, assist with maintaining a smooth contour.