How tight should my compression garment be?

I suggest seeing an expert and speaking to your physician.  I suggest very snug and tight to get the best improvement, but this opinion is not standardized.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided
information as well.. This is the surgical
procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most
performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order
to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It
can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin,
abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small
incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied,
it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After
liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months
after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment
for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at
least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many
time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain.
Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an
accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also
really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery,
that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your
body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use
compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure
and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing
it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on
your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult
with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than
fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed
performing a thigh lift. Hugs!

Wearing the
compression garment post liposuction is very helpful during your healing
process. It helps minimize bruising, swelling, and accumulation of fluid
(seroma). Your compression garment should be snug but not compromising
circulation or blood flow. 

Wearing a garment after liposuction has several purposes: to make you more comfortable, to minimize bruising and swelling, to prevent fluid collection (seroma), to improve shape and contour, and to improve scarring. The garment should be snug enough that is compressing the surgical site but should not be uncomfortable.  Be sure to avoid wrinkles or folds in the garment, especially in areas where you are numb from surgery.  If a garment is causing pain, numbness, or is digging in to you, then it is too tight!

There is no good scientific evidence that show compression garments have any impact on long-term outcomes.Most plastic surgeons use them.Please check with your plastic surgeon to see what he or she recommends in regards to how yours should fit.It should not be too difficult for your plastic surgeon to get you into the office on short notice if it's just a matter of checking how your compression garment is fitting.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.