Is it safe to not wear a compression garment/ spanx, 8 weeks after my tummy tuck and muscle repair even though I do still have swelling? My garment is difficult to put on, difficult to take off and uncomfortable to wear.
February 16, 2018
Answer: Timing for a compression garment Thank you for your question. By 8 weeks post-op the need for a compression garment is minimal and my patients (if any) would only be wearing it for comfort. The concerning thing you mention is that you still have some swelling. This could be normal, it could be a seroma (fluid collection) or your muscle repair could have been disrupted. My best advice would be to follow up with your surgeon and see what they think.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Timing for a compression garment Thank you for your question. By 8 weeks post-op the need for a compression garment is minimal and my patients (if any) would only be wearing it for comfort. The concerning thing you mention is that you still have some swelling. This could be normal, it could be a seroma (fluid collection) or your muscle repair could have been disrupted. My best advice would be to follow up with your surgeon and see what they think.
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