Should I purchase arm compression tights after arm lipo?

In some cases the elastic garments used in patients that have a combination of abdominal and arm lipo are ONE PIECE (arms and Abdomen). In my opinion you should ask your plastic surgeon assistant before the procedure, in order to check if it's a one piece or you have to add the elastic sleeves. Hope this is helpful.

Compression is helpful after liposuction. It provides support to healing tissues and helps to control swelling. It is always best to ask your surgeon as she/he is most familiar with your surgical plan, but compression after liposuction is generally recommended.

Dear Resourceful308770,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi Resourceful308770. Thanks for your question.
Yes, after arm liposuction you will also needs to compress your arm for at least 1 month PO. My recommendation it will be to get a arms sleeves with brazier. Especially the sleeves that reach a little below your elbow or if they reach the wrists much better

Good luck in your procedure!

Yes, I recommend compression on any area treated with liposuction for better comfort, less swelling, and the best skin results.

Certainly, for any liposuction procedure, compression is essential. Wearing compression garments after liposuction can aid in reducing swelling and trauma. It's recommended to use the compression faja garment for one month following surgery.

Him, thanks for your question. Compression is a good idea after arm lipo. Anyway, it depends on your procedure and your condition. Ask your doctor and follow the instructions for the best recovery. Good luck!

Every patient is different and every surgeon has a different approach to their liposuction recovery.
Minimizing post operative swelling with compression garments can help optimize outcomes after liposuction and other body contouring procedures. Reducing swelling can allow for better skin tightening.

After liposuction of any area, it is typically recommended to wear a compression garment for some period of time as well as the receive manual lymphatic massage. These modalities have been show to reduce swelling, decrease time for swelling resolution as well as the improve overall contour and results.Every surgeon has different recommendations and protocols. I would have a discussion with your board certified plastic surgeon as to what protocol would be best for you. However, to answer your question directly, yes I would recommend purchase of compression sleeves which can be bought at any sporting goods store or as part of the compression garment for your other areas of liposuction.

Generally, it is the plastic surgeons responsibility to supply patients with compression garments. Most manufacturers make full torso, compression garments with or without arm compression. I suggest you bring up your question to the provider who is ultimately responsible for your well-being, the outcome of your procedure, including the appropriate use of compression garments.
Delivering consistent quality, liposuction and fat transfer results is more difficult than most people realize. There are major variations in outcomes based on who you choose as your provider. Being board-certified plastic surgery with years of experience, and overall good reputation does not mean that somebody has mastered either Liposuction or fat transfer. Patients should be highly selective when it comes to choosing providers for permanent and irreversible body contouring procedures. A sufficient number of plastic surgeons, lack liposuction skills, leaving patients with sub optimal outcomes, including being disfigured.
Defined the best provider I suggest patients have multiple in person consultations. During each consultation, ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before, and after pictures of previous patients who had similar body characteristics to your own. And experience plastic surgeon should have no difficulty showing in the before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients. Being shown a handful of preselected images, representing the best results of the providers career is insufficient to get a clear understanding of an average results look like in the hands of each provider.
There’s no correct number of consultations to have to find the best provider. The more consultations patients have the more likely they are to find the best provider. Considering the inconsistency with Liposuction results and how much skills and experience varies among board-certified plastic surgeons, I recommend patient start the process by having at least five in person consultations before scheduling surgery.
Patience should generally be far more selective then they think necessary when it comes to choosing providers for both Liposuction and fat transfer. Upper extremity Liposuction is technically difficult, and there’s major variation and outcomes. Arm liposuction results can easily leave people disfigured, if providers like sufficient Skilling experience. Mastering this procedure is far more difficult than most people realize.
There is no evidence that compression garments have any impact on final liposuction results. In the end, liposuction results are based on two variables. Patient candidacy, and provider selection.
Understanding your own candidacy for the procedure, and choosing the most appropriate provider are fundamental and maximizing high-quality outcomes.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD