Liposuction on flanks and abdomen. How long should I wear the compression garment?

I typically recommend that my patients wear a compression garment for a few weeks after liposuction. Every surgeon is different with their post op directions to their patients so I would follow your surgeon's direction for after surgery. Good luck with your recovery!

You should wear the compression garment as long as your surgeon directs. The primary benefit is for comfort in the early postoperative period. It is doubtful that it has any long-term effect on the final product however

Thanks for the question. The role of compression in healing is to decrease the fluid retention and swelling after a liposuction procedure. The standard is a 6 week period.All the best,Dr. Results

We recommend that you wear your compression garment night and day for 4 weeks following liposuction surgery.

I prefer garments to be worn only for one week but you will find some surgeons can use it up to 6 months, best to speak to the doctor performing your procedure

Our office recommends compression for 6-8 weeks after liposuction.  After 2 weeks we recommend patients to purchase a second stage girdle such as Spanx to switch to. 

I recommend that my patients use compression garments for six weeks. Many patients, however, choose to use them beyond six weeks particularly when they are starting exercise or strenuous activity.   Of the six weeks, the first half of this is the most important, as this is when the swelling subsides and you can help guide this process.

Obviously, every plastic surgeon has his or her own protocol for the length of time one should wear a compression garment after liposuction.If you were my patient, I suggest the wearing of compression garments for 2 weeks, and during that time, my patients use both DMSO and ultrasound (the kind physical therapists use for sore muscles) to decrease the inflammatory process which in turn decreases the swelling, and therefore obviates the need for long term wearing of compression garments. 

I recommend using compressive garment during 04 weeks in conjunction with the realization of postoperative massage and ultrasound in a specialized center . 0bviously every plastic surgeon has its own protocol.

Every plastic surgeon seems to have their own protocol in regards to compression to fit their technique and style of surgery. Speak with your plastci surgeon about this. He or she will guide you to the best recovery practices so you get the best result.