My surgeon says 2 weeks is sufficient to wear my compression garment post liposuction of abdomen and flanks. Just curious if there is any benefit to wearing it longer. Prefer not to unless there is a huge benefit.
March 31, 2016
Answer: How long to wear compression garment post liposuction abdomen and flanks? Thank you for your question. Though they do not affect your long-term surgical results, compression garments do help limit post-liposuction swelling which helps minimize your discomfort. Each surgeon has their respective protocol for garment wear, and I tend to recommend 4-6 weeks for most patients. Hope this helps.
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March 31, 2016
Answer: How long to wear compression garment post liposuction abdomen and flanks? Thank you for your question. Though they do not affect your long-term surgical results, compression garments do help limit post-liposuction swelling which helps minimize your discomfort. Each surgeon has their respective protocol for garment wear, and I tend to recommend 4-6 weeks for most patients. Hope this helps.
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March 31, 2016
Answer: How long to wear compression garment post-liposuction of the abdomen and flanks Thank you for your question. In my practice, I recommend that my patients wear a compression garment for four weeks following a liposuction procedure. I have patients wear the compression garment for the first four weeks following their surgery to help reduce the amount of post-op swelling that the patient experiences. I also find that patients tend to be a little more comfortable with longer wear of the compression garment. With that said, every surgeon has their own preference and post-op protocols (including compression garment use) so I would defer to your operating surgeons recommendation. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck on your recovery!
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March 31, 2016
Answer: How long to wear compression garment post-liposuction of the abdomen and flanks Thank you for your question. In my practice, I recommend that my patients wear a compression garment for four weeks following a liposuction procedure. I have patients wear the compression garment for the first four weeks following their surgery to help reduce the amount of post-op swelling that the patient experiences. I also find that patients tend to be a little more comfortable with longer wear of the compression garment. With that said, every surgeon has their own preference and post-op protocols (including compression garment use) so I would defer to your operating surgeons recommendation. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck on your recovery!
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