Fainting After Lipo. Compression Garment Is A Trigger. Is This Normal?

Thank you for the question.

What you are experiencing is not normal and you should be evaluated to rule out serious issues such as severe dehydration, anemia, pulmonary complications/ hypoxia, or cerebrovascular embolic phenomenon etc. Follow up with your operating plastic surgeon ASAP.

Best wishes.

If you are having continued fainting spells ten days post liposuction, you should really check in with your surgeon.  The amount of fat that you report being removed is a lot, and can cause massive fluid shift changes.  The compression garment may be limiting or accentuating some of that.  Whatever the case, you really should not be having those feelings a week and a half later.  I would call your surgeons office and talk to them directly about it.

It is common to get light-headed after large volume liposuction with removal of the garment.  Especially if you decide to stand immediately following.  As the garment is removed, all the compressed blood vessels are instantly opened and blood will rush to these areas. With less blood flow to the head, you will get lightheaded and possible faint if this isn't done slowly or with care. Ten days out (eve with 4600 cc removed) could be a concern and should be brought to the attention of your doctor sooner than later to ensure there is no other possible cause.  

Best of luck.