Should I wear a compression garment even if I have open wounds? (Photo)

Hi there, thanks for your question and thank you for providing photographs.  If you haven't already done so, I highly encourage you to reconnect with your plastic surgeon to discuss your wound healing. Generally, the compression garment will reduce your swelling and discomfort after surgery. However, if the garment is very tight or hot, any extra moisture may slow down your healing.  The best thing you can do is follow up with your surgeon to make a plan.

This is a question that you need to ask of your surgeon as he/she operated on you and is responsible for your care. Every plastic surgeon has their own routine for this and it can be modified depending on the individual and conditions.Steven Turkeltaub, MD