How Important is Compression Garment After Liposuction?

June 4, 2009
Asked By:picky82

I am wondering, just how important is the elastic compression garment after a Liposuction? It's been just under a week, and the bands seem to be creating lumps where the bandage is not taut. I am trying to minimize sitting or bending over, but the garment is about 12" in height: ribs to hips. Will the lumps affect the outcome? Is there a way to minimize this?

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January 15, 2018

Answer: The bumps should go away.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 15, 2018

Answer: The bumps should go away.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 11, 2019

Answer: Liposuction garment

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 11, 2019

Answer: Liposuction garment

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 27, 2018

Answer: Bands From Lipo Garment

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 27, 2018

Answer: Bands From Lipo Garment

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 15, 2014

Answer: Liposuction Compression Garment Should Be Tight

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