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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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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August 30, 2014
Answer: Compression Garments After Mommy Makeover Surgery I have my patients wear their compression garments from 4 to 6 weeks. I know that it is quite cumbersome and not that comfortable, but for the best result you should continue as you are doing until your surgeon says otherwise you will be glad you did. Good luck
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August 30, 2014
Answer: Compression Garments After Mommy Makeover Surgery I have my patients wear their compression garments from 4 to 6 weeks. I know that it is quite cumbersome and not that comfortable, but for the best result you should continue as you are doing until your surgeon says otherwise you will be glad you did. Good luck
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