I did Smart Lipo on waist upper & lower back. Is it ok for me to wear a latex vest over my compression garment provided? (Photo)

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the compression garment provided just keep me in & smooths my body contour BUT it doesnt give me that "hour glass compression" that i am trying to acheive especially in my waist. So now i wear both(see pics) is it ok? When i showed my doc he said the latex vest would leave a mark but when i tried both at home (wearing the black latex vest over the beige compression garment) i dont see where it leaves a mark and i am really serious about getting a hour glass & not $5000 wasted. Help please?

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

These body shaping garments are designed to give a squeeze on normal tissue, not recently operated areas. Lipo creates fluid in the tissues that may be forced into unwanted areas with these garments and liposuction compression garments are the only compression you should be wearing while you heal. Once you're completely healed, go ahead and use these garments as much as you like.

Christopher T. Chia, MD · Answer

Compression garments in general help the early swelling normally associated with the operation but the final result is not affected (that is determined in the operating room). While some compression is helpful, more is not necessarily better. Too much pressure with a fold in the garment may result in a (temporary) ridge which may take longer to smooth out. Please allow time to reveal the final result.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Adding the second garment will not help in improving your contour, do not waste your money.  My suggest is to start velashape or venus treatments, this will help tighten skin and increase your fat loss while decreasing swelling post procedure.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mytien Goldberg, MD, FACS · Answer

I have to agree with everyone here, wearing a girdle type garment after a lipsuction procedure is not recommended due to the wire that is used in the garment. These wires and ridges may leave permanent indentation and scar tissue on an area that just been traumatized (via liposuction). I suggest that you wear the provided medical compression garment only until you are cleared by your surgeon. Good luck.

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