How long should you wear a compression garment after liposuction?

I recommend following up with your Doctor about their protocol regarding compression. I have my patients wear compression for 3-6 weeks straight then overnight for 3-6 months after their procedure. For liposuction after care, 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. Best, Dr. Emer

Every surgeon has a different protocol for post operative care and you should discuss with your PS how long they would recommend for you to wear it. On average, I ask my patients to wear their compression garment for at least 6-8 weeks to help minimize swelling.

I would ask your plastic surgeon about garments and the duration of wear, because each plastic surgeon will have a different protocol.   Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Los Angeles, CA