Still swollen 6 mo after lipo, should I wear compression garment? (photos)

February 26, 2017
Asked By:Lozcurtis in New York, New York

I was not really fat before my surgery, I just had a little contouring. Despite 6 months having passed since surgery-I am still swollen on my lower back and when I sit and lean forward I have rolls. I've read that compression garments help with swelling but not with stretched skin. I had the most amount of fat in my gut and my gut is super tight (no rolls and no skin to pull)...so what should I do? I do look more shapely after I take off my compression...does that mean I should keep it on?

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February 27, 2017

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Answer: Still swollen 6 mo after lipo, should I wear compression garment?

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