How Long Do You Recommend Wearing the Compression Garment After Liposuction?

It is my standard practice for liposuction patients to wear compression garments 24 hours a day (except when bathing, etc.) for about the first 3 weeks, depending on the extent of liposuction and then 12 hrs per day (day or night time) for 3 additional weeks.

The reasons for the compression garment:


There are little cavities beneath your skin where the liposuction was done, and if these are not compressed they will fill with fluid.

Compression (but not too much) will reduce swelling/edema.

The compression garment may improve your final result by assisting skin to shrink.

You will see the results immediately. However, your shape and figure will continue to improve as your swelling decreases over the next several months. I place my patients in a post-surgical compression wrap or garment. If a wrap was placed, it will be changed into a compression garment for around one week. It is important to wear this compression garment as much as possible for the first four to six weeks to reduce swelling and obtain a smooth contour. I do like my patients to wear the garment if tolerated for several months. Brandon Richland MD *Board Certified Plastic Surgeon*Orange County*Los Angeles

Hi cincin,

Thank you for your question! I typically recommend wearing the compression garment around the clock for the first 6 weeks. After that, it is recommended to sleep with the garment at night time if you have any residual swelling. I always recommend following up with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.

Best of luck!