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Compression garment; holes vs no holes? Could anyone explain the difference these may have in results? (photo)

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WillowReighAug 23, 2017

Hi there I'm curious about the compression garments each doctor uses and why some have holes over the buttocks and some do not.The one I was put in following surgery does not have holes and I'm a bit nervous this would affect results. Thanks!

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Thank you for your question. Some photos of the garment in place would help assess whether it's too tight or too loose. I think the most important thing you need to understand about the Garment is having pressure in the correct places Helps Prevent problems. If the garment is too tight then it w...

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