Hello, im wondering how long will i have to wear the garment if its the arms that im targeting to get the tumescent lipo done? Im also an RN in the med surg area. what's your advice on how long i should be off work? I heard tumescent lipo is a lighter feel compare to others. Im keeping the surgery as a secret. Thank you
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Answer: Compression Garment Question--Ask Doctor and Add Hyperbaric Oxygen, Massage, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra, Cellutone to aftercare
You are still early in the healing process and I would suggest massaging the area daily. Make sure your compression garment is tight and smooth. Micro-needling with radiofrequency now could be very helpful.
Numbness associated with liposuction will usually go away between months 2 and 3. Numbness with the thigh tuck could be permanent. It could take up to a year for the sensation to return if it will return. Your healing time is up to one year with the thigh tuck, and six months with liposuction....