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Some surgeons use garments and some do not. I like to use a garment that has foam to compress the lower back and sides of the buttock.
Compression garments are important to not only help keep your swelling down but also to prevent seroma in your fat donor sites. Please continue to wear your garmets as per your plastic surgeon's recommendations. Best wishes. Dr. Basu Houston, TX
You are hitting on a bit of a controversial subject. I personally think that the garments are very important for first week after liposuction, but after that the need diminishes greatly. You will have less swelling if wear the garments, but I do not think there is any long term detriment to not wearing the garment after the first week.
I recommend not sitting for 4 weeks. After the 4 weeks, I recommend sitting on your posterior thighs.
As far as fat transfer to augment the buttocks, the only very short ~4mm in length scars are from harvesting the fat via liposuction from various areas of the body. For buttock implants, the scar is about 6-7 cms long and typically concealed within the buttock crease over the...
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal. If you have any concerns, please follow up close with...
