Does a Faja really determine your results?

Thank you for your question. There have not been any studies regarding the efficacy of 'postoperative compression garments'. Nonetheless, they are widely used - and I do not know a single body contouring physician who does not use them. The value is controlling postoperative swelling. The garments are placed to provide external compression and allow the skin to compress against the underlying tissue, and this process helps minimize the presence of excess seroma fluid. Over time, there has been a 'development' of stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, etc. I see my coordinators using these terms. I think the benefit is that there is attention to how a particular patient is responding to the swelling, and taking care to monitor their progress. I do not believe that a particular garment will make or break your result, however, it may make the process a little smoother getting there. Best of luck! Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery

The PS who performs your BBL will provide you with a compression garment or suggest the one his/her practice prefers that you purchase. Follow those post-operative guidelines for best results. Plastic surgeon preferences for types of compression garments and length of wear vary. I recommend that my patients wear an adjustable abdominal compression garment for six weeks. This compression garment does not cover the buttocks or the hips.

Dear Okiiiijerrr,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

In my opinion compression garments have zero impact on final results.

There is zero scientific evidence that compression garments serve any use for purpose other than to control temporary swelling and hold absorbent pads in place.

Personally we use them for the first two weeks and that’s it.

Once upon a time baking soda was a product used primarily for baking and in some industrial uses. to sell more product Armand hammer came up with a multitude of uses for baking soda such as placing baking soda in your freezer, refrigerator, in your carpets, and your laundry detergent etc. etc. etc. from a business perspective this is a textbook marketing campaign that is referred to frequently in business schools.

Companies selling compression garments are creating new opportunities by convincing patients that they need various stages of compression when compression really isn’t indicated at all.

Plastic surgeons differ on the topic of compression garment but no one has ever proven that they use changes the final outcome.

In my opinion Liposuction results are determined when the plastic surgeon turns off the liposuction pump at the end of the procedure.

Nothing the patient does after that point will change the outcome of the procedure.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD