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Is It Harmful to Wear a Compression Garment for an Extended Period of Time After a Tummy Tuck?

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I am 18 weeks out, and I wear the garment during the day for comfort and to reduce swelling. I don't have much swelling without it but I do have some. I don't care for the Spanx type, they aren't as comfortable. I have some swelling in my mons pubis (at least it is bigger than I care for), and I was wondering if the compression garment may have contributed to that. When I stop wearing the garment, do I still have to wean off of it? Thank you!

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