How can I clean my binder?

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How long can i go with out it on .

Luis M. Rios Jr., MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.Binders can be cleaned in the washer and dryer. When they get too worn out or stained, it's not a bad idea to get a new one.  If your surgeon has his own office surgery center, he may give you another one for free or at cost. Most pharmacies also sell them. I am sure amazon and other online companies also carry them.As far as wearing them- You can wear them as long as you like. After the first few weeks of surgery, most patients feel comfortable wearing them most of the day. That is ok. It is also ok to take a break for an hour or two if you are lying down. It is interesting that most patients like to wear them for a few months after surgery. They feel more secure with them. Good Luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A soft comfortable t-shirt worn underneath the compression garment usually tends to help with irritation and comfort and keeps the compression garment cleaner over a longer period of time.  Check with your plastic surgeon's patient coordinator to determine washing instructions as not all plastic surgeons purchase garments from the same manufacturer. If the PS who performed your lipo allows you to remove the compression garment at bedtime, wash it then.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Emily J. Kirby, MD · Answer

It's always a good idea to have a backup garment so that you can clean one while wearing the other. Most garments can be washed on gentle and hung to dry, and this takes time. I recommend getting another garment to solve your problems! Best of luck to you!

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.If your surgery is very recent, only for two hours you can stop using it if you need to wash the belt,so it is recommended that you consult your plastic surgeon, for any concern.
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