I recently had Smart Lipo on my inner/outer thighs and knee area about 4 days ago, and I am still very swollen. I'm going to get my compression garment in a few days, so my doctor has me wearing ACE bandages for the mean time. How tight should I be wrapping my legs? Thank you very much!
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January 21, 2009
Answer: Normally, compression garments are given out the day of the procedure!
Arnica is supposesd to minimize bruising. Although, I am not a big fan of this product. The scientific studies looking at the effect of Arnica on bruising are not very convincing.
How long does a #CompressionGarment need to be worn to help after #Liposuction? For most, my patients wear garments for 3 wks day and night then 3 additional weeks for half a day.If you have had suction of the knees, thigh, or abdomen, the doctor will have put on a compression garment...
Pain, burning, tingling, and other nerve-related sensations can occur with Smartlipo as well as other types of liposuction. In general, these are temporary symptoms and they disappear gradually without long-term problems.
Pain at one week is different than pain at one year, so it would be...