What Garments Are Used for Ankle Lipo and Knee Lipo?

Typically the same compression garments used for varicose vein or lower extremity venous compression are commonly utilized for this purpose.

Liposuctions of the knees, calves and ankles cause a lot of swelling in the feet and ankles afterwards so to help prevent this we use support hose such as what patients wear when they get sclerotherapy for varicose or spider veins.  It covers from your toes up to the mid thighs and is comfortable and keeps the feet swelling to  a minimum.  Use about 20 mm Hg compression.  Most pharmacies carry these if your doc doesn't.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

As liposuction works on the knee on the inner, and sometimes the area above the knee of the end of the upper leg, it is best to wear a garment that doesn't roll down and compress the upper knee area with the hem causing signficant pressure.  You can wear a full ankle to hip compression garment.