How tight should compression garment be? 14 days post op. TT and MR, no lipo. (Photo)

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My Dr doesn't typically use compression which is why I'm getting mine so late after surgery.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thanks for your pictures.  I would recommend that your garment be "supportive" not constricting.  Constriction will decrease the circulation and potentially injure the skin.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Helllo. It is difficult to determine how tight your compression garment is on you. I suggest you allow your plastic surgeon to demonstrate how tight it should be. Best Wishes!#compression  #tightness  #evaluation

Winfield Hartley, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I will generally have my tummy tuck patients and my liposuction patients wear some gentle compression for the first 4 to 6 weeks following surgery. The garment should be snug but should not feel tight. There should be no constriction in your ability to move or to breathe. When in doubt I would error on the side of having less rather than more compression.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

The compression garment should be tight enough that it feels snug, but shouldn’t adversely affect your breathing ability. If you have questions about your garment, I suggest you see your surgeon, since it’s hard to say from your pictures alone.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your tummy tuck.Each plastic surgeon can differ in our surgical and post-surgical protocol.If there was no liposuction performed, you can wear binder or compression garment.I want the binder/garment to be tight but no painful.It is difficult to tell from you photos how tight your garment is.It would be best to ask your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendation.

How tight should compression garment be? 14 days post op. TT and MR, no lipo. (Photo)

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How tight should compression garment be? 14 days post op. TT and MR, no lipo. (Photo)

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Answer: Snug but not painful

Answer: Snug but not painful

Answer: Compression garment

Answer: Compression garment

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