Best type of compression wear to avoid a seroma once my drain was removed?

Thank you for your question. I typically have my patients wear a compression garment for 6 - 8 weeks following surgery. I believe this helps decrease swelling and minimize the chance of seroma formation. I prefer the Marena brand because it can be precisely fitted to your measurements. Please return to your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Every surgeon has his her favorite type of compression garment to use after body contouring procedures. I would discuss this with her plastic surgeon and get his/her recommendations. It doesn't matter so much about the brand of compression garment, as long as it Fitzhugh well and provides pressure over the area under which fluid might try to build up. Basically, the pressure over this potential space should be greater than the pressure of the fluid trying to build up, thereby preventing the fluid collection. As well, avoiding stress, strain, and excessive movement of those tissues may help, but I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon and get his/her specific recommendations as he/she is familiar with what procedure was performed and your course to this point.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

I generally recommend a simple abdominal binder after surgery.  We pull drains when they are less than 30 cc per day but if there is more then you may need the compression afterwards.  A binder is basically a wide belt that puts compression.  Discuss this with your plastic surgeon.