Is it necessary to wear foam at almost 3 months of being liposuctioned in my abdomen?

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i got a liposuction in my abs on December the 15th , i still have some inflammation in upper abs. do u think wearing a foam, even if i still wearing a girdle, is gonna help with this inflammation almost at 3

Ricardo A. Meade, MD · Answer

My preference for compression garment use instructs patients to wear them for at least a couple of weeks as long as one month. The foam pads that I use typically are discarded after one week. I don't find much benefit to them after that. The swelling just needs to work it's way out. At about three months you're going to be close to your final result.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgeons often have preferences for different post op instructions based on training and experience. For example after 3 days, my patients are instructed to discard the foam dressing and just wear the elastic garment.  My personal opinion is that the first garment should be fitted for you in the office prior to surgery and applied in the operating room. The problem is that only an estimate as to the right size is possible prior to surgery and it could either be to loose or too tight. If too tight to the point of pain or not being able to breathe, contact your plastic surgeon's office immediately. On the other hand, with time often it will become loose as the edema is mobilized and then it will need to be replaced. Spanx is a reasonable compression garment if it gives enough support and is the right size. I have my patents bring them in and confirm that it fits well and is often much more comfortable.Most important advice is to listen to your surgeon's advice as he best knows how much fat was removed, the elasticity that remains in your skin and amount of skin redundancy.I recommend my patients wear their garments for a minimum of 3 weeks full time then for 12 hrs (day or night). if not a lot of redundant skin following liposuction to a maximum of 6 weeks. To be effective the garment needs to fit snug but not too tight as to cause pressure problems (inspect your skin if discomfort and when skin is exposed), or prevent you from sleeping. As the edema resolves it is common for patients to switch to a smaller garment that fits - A Spanx type garment would work rather than ordering one or paying more at your doctor;'s office.Liposuction requires compression garments for three main reasons:it restricts the amount of edema that forms and hastens its resolution by mechanical pressureIt decreases the amount of bruisingIt assists the loose skin in retracting or shrinking#LiposuctionFoamPadding#LiposuctionAfterWear

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

You should where compressive garments at the directions of your own surgeon. However there is no evidence that compressive garments of any long-term effect on the outcome of liposuction.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Foam is extremely helpful with postoperative swelling the first week after liposuction of the abdomen, and other areas as well. After one week, I prefer either Spanks or snug spandex types of workout garments like those made by Under Armour. But everyone does things a little differently, better check with your surgeon.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

I find that foam is useful on the abdomen for the first week only.  It is unusual to need foam at three months.  It can be uncomfortable, itchy and cause rash as well.

Aras Tijunelis, MD · Answer

Compression garment varies with each surgeons experience.  I would normally have my patients stop wearing compression 4 weeks after lipo.  It's certainly not harmful to continue wearing direct compression, and it may help break down some areas of firmness.  Please discuss this with you surgeon in person.

Is it necessary to wear foam at almost 3 months of being liposuctioned in my abdomen?

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