I had liposuction 10 day ago, and I have been wearing a compression garment since. The skin around my abdomen is itchy and flaky, and today I found what looks to be new stretch marks. Are they stretch marks or are they irritation due to the compression garment?
February 10, 2016
Answer: Compression garment fitting Stretch marks are generally caused by significant stretching and tension on the skin as with quick weight gain, fast growth in puberty, or pregnancy. You may need to see your surgeon to ensure that your garment is fitting correctly and not causing unusual pressure/irritation on your skin. Some surgeons use foam inserts under compression that can cause some pressure marks which may not be universally well tolerated.
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February 10, 2016
Answer: Compression garment fitting Stretch marks are generally caused by significant stretching and tension on the skin as with quick weight gain, fast growth in puberty, or pregnancy. You may need to see your surgeon to ensure that your garment is fitting correctly and not causing unusual pressure/irritation on your skin. Some surgeons use foam inserts under compression that can cause some pressure marks which may not be universally well tolerated.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Stretch Marks & Liposuction You are early in your post op recovery. 10 days out you're still swollen, your skin can be irritated from the surgery, the garment, a combination of both. Liposuction should not cause new stretch marks. Your skin will change with swelling so your stretch marks will look different & more pronounced sometimes. The compression garment is good to continue to wear post op. Best of luck with recovery.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Stretch Marks & Liposuction You are early in your post op recovery. 10 days out you're still swollen, your skin can be irritated from the surgery, the garment, a combination of both. Liposuction should not cause new stretch marks. Your skin will change with swelling so your stretch marks will look different & more pronounced sometimes. The compression garment is good to continue to wear post op. Best of luck with recovery.
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