I had a mommy makeover 8/4/14 - BA, TT, MR, lipo of flanks/inner thighs and I've been wearing support bras, compression garments, spanx, binders, etc, almost 24/7... taking them off only to wash or do laundry. I'm starting to feel like a constricted sausage. :/
Answer: How long do I have to wear "support garments" after a Mommy Makeover? Congratulations on having undergone the “mommy makeover” surgery. Generally speaking, best to follow your own plastic surgeon's recommendations. In my practice, I ask patients to wear the abdominal wall binder for one month after surgery; most patients are eager to “burn” the garment as soon as possible. Some patients however prefer to keep some form of compression garment on for a longer period of time, stating that the garment gives them a feeling of physical and mental “security”. Also, as patients become more active with exercise/activity, some swelling in the soft tissues normally occurs; this continues until the veins/lymphatic channels are functioning normally again. Sometimes, this daily and activity related swelling may persist for several months. The use of a compressive garments may be helpful during this time period. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedures performed.
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Answer: How long do I have to wear "support garments" after a Mommy Makeover? Congratulations on having undergone the “mommy makeover” surgery. Generally speaking, best to follow your own plastic surgeon's recommendations. In my practice, I ask patients to wear the abdominal wall binder for one month after surgery; most patients are eager to “burn” the garment as soon as possible. Some patients however prefer to keep some form of compression garment on for a longer period of time, stating that the garment gives them a feeling of physical and mental “security”. Also, as patients become more active with exercise/activity, some swelling in the soft tissues normally occurs; this continues until the veins/lymphatic channels are functioning normally again. Sometimes, this daily and activity related swelling may persist for several months. The use of a compressive garments may be helpful during this time period. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedures performed.
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August 30, 2014
Answer: Postoperative compression garments Thank you for your picture and question.After tummy tuck and liposuction, you should wear compression garments for 4-6 weeks. I recommend the binders for the first 2 weeks while the drains are still in. After the drains are removed, you can switch to a more comfortable compression garment, such as spanx. The garment shouldn't be overly tight, just snug enough to give compression but also remain comfortable.Hang in there. Congratulations on your recent surgery!- Dr. Bryson G. Richards, MD
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August 30, 2014
Answer: Postoperative compression garments Thank you for your picture and question.After tummy tuck and liposuction, you should wear compression garments for 4-6 weeks. I recommend the binders for the first 2 weeks while the drains are still in. After the drains are removed, you can switch to a more comfortable compression garment, such as spanx. The garment shouldn't be overly tight, just snug enough to give compression but also remain comfortable.Hang in there. Congratulations on your recent surgery!- Dr. Bryson G. Richards, MD
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Answer: Compression Garments Following your Mommy Makeover The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.
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Answer: Compression Garments Following your Mommy Makeover The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Support garments I would follow your surgeon's specific recommendations about the garments. I generally tell my patients to keep wearing them for a couple of months.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Support garments I would follow your surgeon's specific recommendations about the garments. I generally tell my patients to keep wearing them for a couple of months.
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August 30, 2014
Answer: Support garments after Mommy Makeover I recommend that my patients wear the compression garments for 6 weeks to aid with the swelling. Many actually feel "safer" and more comfortable with them on. Others, like you, feel like a "constricted sausage". These garments are typically bulky and constricting. If they become too bothersome, I usually switch my patients out to a spandex type garment, so that they will at least wear something. Discuss options with your surgeon. Good Luck.
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August 30, 2014
Answer: Support garments after Mommy Makeover I recommend that my patients wear the compression garments for 6 weeks to aid with the swelling. Many actually feel "safer" and more comfortable with them on. Others, like you, feel like a "constricted sausage". These garments are typically bulky and constricting. If they become too bothersome, I usually switch my patients out to a spandex type garment, so that they will at least wear something. Discuss options with your surgeon. Good Luck.
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