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

The short answer is that you can wear compression garments with open wounds after a tummy tuck. They will help reduce swelling and may keep the bandages in place better. It is also really important to have your surgeon check your garment and make sure that it is not rubbing against the open wounds and making them worse.

Dear reneetorres1313,Wear the garments. They help with fluid buildup and control movement that may otherwise widen your scars. Follow up with your plastic surgeon as to when to stop.  Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for the question. Generally speaking, I have my patients were compression garment for 2-4 weeks post op. It's best that you ask your surgeon for advice. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon