I’m 10 days post op (lipo of the abdomen) My tummy is swollen and hard. Wearing my compression garment is painful. Not wearing compression garment because it causes me pain
Answer: Post liposuction garment Generally the garment is fitted snug to reduce swelling for several weeks. If there is discomfort then need to return to surgeon to evaluate area and maybe fit another sized garment.Swelling and healing from liposuction can take 6-12 months. It is important also to massage the area to help reduce lumps and irregularities from early scar formation. These postop maneuvers will help result in a smooth abdomen.These can all be addressed with your surgeon whom performed the liposuction.
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Answer: Post liposuction garment Generally the garment is fitted snug to reduce swelling for several weeks. If there is discomfort then need to return to surgeon to evaluate area and maybe fit another sized garment.Swelling and healing from liposuction can take 6-12 months. It is important also to massage the area to help reduce lumps and irregularities from early scar formation. These postop maneuvers will help result in a smooth abdomen.These can all be addressed with your surgeon whom performed the liposuction.
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February 16, 2022
Answer: Lipo post op Thank you apetso for your question. The compression garment is obviously meant to help bring down the initial swelling faster. Swelling in general takes about 6-8 months to go down on it's own. I would recommend maybe going up one size in a garment if your original one is too tight and also follow up with your surgeon to ask what he or she recommends. Best of luck to you during your recovery.
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February 16, 2022
Answer: Lipo post op Thank you apetso for your question. The compression garment is obviously meant to help bring down the initial swelling faster. Swelling in general takes about 6-8 months to go down on it's own. I would recommend maybe going up one size in a garment if your original one is too tight and also follow up with your surgeon to ask what he or she recommends. Best of luck to you during your recovery.
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March 8, 2018
Answer: Will my swelling still go down without having to wear the compression garment? I ask my patients to wear compression garments to help obliterate dead space and reduce the incidence of fluid collections. I ask my patients to wear the adjustable compression garment that I provide for 4 to 6 weeks, but you should ask your PS. I have received no complaints about wearing the garment other than its itchy quality. Wearing a soft t-shirt under it resolves this problem.
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March 8, 2018
Answer: Will my swelling still go down without having to wear the compression garment? I ask my patients to wear compression garments to help obliterate dead space and reduce the incidence of fluid collections. I ask my patients to wear the adjustable compression garment that I provide for 4 to 6 weeks, but you should ask your PS. I have received no complaints about wearing the garment other than its itchy quality. Wearing a soft t-shirt under it resolves this problem.
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March 8, 2018
Answer: Will my swelling still go down without having to wear the compression garment? Thank you for your question. Swelling in the first week after liposuction is quite common. It's best to follow your surgeons specific advice post-operatively. We typically have our patients wear compression garments on the areas we did liposuction to help the skin and underlying tissues re-adhere as well as reduce swelling. However, if you garments are too tight they can restrict lymphatic drainage and blood flow leading to more swelling and complications. I'd highly suggest you contact your surgeon's office regarding your plan. Best of luck!
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March 8, 2018
Answer: Will my swelling still go down without having to wear the compression garment? Thank you for your question. Swelling in the first week after liposuction is quite common. It's best to follow your surgeons specific advice post-operatively. We typically have our patients wear compression garments on the areas we did liposuction to help the skin and underlying tissues re-adhere as well as reduce swelling. However, if you garments are too tight they can restrict lymphatic drainage and blood flow leading to more swelling and complications. I'd highly suggest you contact your surgeon's office regarding your plan. Best of luck!
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February 16, 2022
Answer: Liposuction Yes, you cant stop the body from healing itself but it still is better to wear it a little looser for a week or so. Good luck.
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February 16, 2022
Answer: Liposuction Yes, you cant stop the body from healing itself but it still is better to wear it a little looser for a week or so. Good luck.
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