Will exercising and not wearing a compression garment affect my Liposuction results long term, or will it just delay swelling?

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It has been 5 weeks after my liposuction, and I have lost an inch and a half off my waist but understand I will have a reduction in swelling and have no problem waiting as long as it takes.. am extremely tired of wearing my compression garment.  I also miss using my elliptical trainer.  I would gladly prolong the swelling if I could exchange it for exercising and throwing away the garment.  But I am concerned that the long term results will not be as favorable.  Will not wearing a compression garment and exercising affect the long term results?  Thanks in advance.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Like many plastic surgeons I prescribe a compressive garment after liposuction. However, there's no evidence that these devices have any effect on the long-term outcome.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Oh the 'what if question'. There is no correct response to your question. Try and you will find out. Also I would advise to only follow your chosen surgeon's instructions...

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

What you are discussing are what individual surgeons recommend. That said I have no restrictions on exercise with my patients but do like them to wear the compression garment or something similar for as long as they can stand it.

Dr. Corbin

Dr. Corbin

Richard Wilson, MD (retired) · Answer

Thanks for your question. I recommend that my patients wear the compression garment for approximately 4 weeks post op. and I certainly think it is permissible to resume your exercise routine at this point as well. Good luck to you.

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