I am one week post-op of liposuction of my pubic mound. My surgeon said no compression, and I complained about the swelling so he said for me to use spanx. This swelling is driving my crazy, I feel like a man. What kind of garment should I look for? When should I expect for all the swelling to go away? and I work 40 hours a week, at a job where I stand all of my shift. Will this increase swelling? Thank you
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January 15, 2015
Answer: Swelling after liposuction may take weeks to resolve.
As a garment will certainly do no harm I would recommend that you where a mild compressive garment such as a Spanx till the gross swelling has subsided. Avoid standing for long periods of time as this will aggravate swelling around and below the knee.
It's hard to give you an answer since I didn't do your surgery, but if you're concerned at all about your garment please go and see your plastic surgeon.
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