How long after lipo 360 and BBL do you have to wear the ab board and foams?

Hello hdaanouni,

It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Every patient is unique and plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for every patient, to achieve the best results. Based on my experience, wearing post-surgical specialized compression garments, immediately after the surgery, is an essential measure for speeding up patients’ recovery. I typically suggest my patients obtaining their specialized compression garments (2 of them) and one foam corset prior to the Brazilian Butt Lift surgery (BBL) so that they won’t have to worry about getting them after the procedure. I usually suggest them wearing the foam corset up to 8 weeks and the compression garments for 6 months, around the clock. These specially designed garments are fundamental in helping controlling swelling, bruising and also with contouring by preventing wrinkling of the skin and enhancing skin retraction. I recommend my patients switching to smaller/tighter garments as days go by and they get a smaller, beautifully sculpted figure after BBL. It’s always best to discuss with your plastic surgeon about the type of garment and wearing time that fits best your specific needs. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz.

All doctors have different rules on compression. The BBL is basic liposuction that I have my patients wear compression for 6 weeks to keep the swelling down . Contour irregularities I start addressing at about 4 weeks with massage program thru the girdle....using electric massage wands like you can find at CVS/Walgreens  termed back massagers

I recommend a properly fitted compression garment for the first 6 weeks following lipo 360 and BBL, but your surgeon should be your best reference in this matter.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Dear hdaanouni,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

if your surgeon has a significant experience in this procedure he may be saying that because he wants to avoid loose skin afterwards and does not see much contraction in your skin. If that is the case massages can also help as well. I would recommend you stay in close contact with your surgeon and address these concerns. If you don't feel your questions are being answered then I would get a second opinion by a board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of plastic surgery who has significant experience in this procedure.Best of luckDr. Michael Gartner

There is no "right" answer to your question. All PS have different post op guidelines/recommendations for their patients. I have my patients use the foam for 2 weeks after surgery. I find that when they are heading back to work the foam can be "bulky". If the foam doesn't bother the patient, they are free to use it for the entire 4-6 weeks that I have them wear a 1st stage garment. As far as the lipo boards, this is not something I make my patients buy, but if they have any issues with seroma or prolonged swelling, I do suggest they get one. I ask my patients to wear a 1st stage compression garment or faja for 4-6 weeks then switch to a 2nd stage, which has less compression (no zippers, no hooks, no seams - kind of like Spanx).

I suggest you discuss this with your surgeon to find out why he/she recommends this.  In my opinion, this whole Ab Board and Back Board trend is a total scam!   They do nothing! ...At least nothing good!   Compression is good to help minimize your risk of bleeding or building up fluid.  The foam helps to protect your skin and apply a little more compression and contouring.   But, I have seen women get pressure sores from wearing these "Boards" under their compression garments.  It is not necessary and does no good!  But they can cause some harm!

hello, thanks for your question and provided information as well... it will be better that you use them as much as you're using your garment, for at least 3/6 months, you use also the ab board and lipo foams. 

Hello dear!!Thanks for the question.Every surgeon has their own instructions based on their experience, so i recommend you to follow his/her recommendations. Having said that, i personally think that it is a reasonable time to use the foams plus the boards.Good luck :)

Some surgeons do not use garments, but I think that you should follow your surgeon's recommendations. If you disagree with him, then discuss it with him.