Is it safe to stop wearing compression garment 2 weeks after lipo?

Hello and thank you for your question. In my practice we ask patients to wear compression garments 24 hours a day for 2 weeks post operatively. We ask them to continue to wear compression garments for 12 hours a day for the following 2 weeks thereafter, either day or night. The garments are used help to reduce swelling, however some patients feel comfortable wearing them. Wish you well.

In my opinion compressive garments are primarily for comfort and have no effect on the long-term outcome of liposuction. In my practice you would be permitted to quit wearing them if inconvenient at two weeks. Nevertheless, these instruction should come from your own surgeon.

It all depends on your physicians protocol and the type of procedure performed. Standard tumescent liposuction often allows you to be back to the gym in 10-14 days. However, Hi Definition VASER Contouring with chest surgery and/or muscular defining and fat transfer has much more downtime. I have my patients out of the gym for 4 weeks minimum and double compression with foam and standard garments.  Best, Dr. Emer.