I am planning to get a liposculpture procedure done in March and I know I will be needing to wear compression garments for at least 6 weeks. I am a swim instructor and will need to be back in the water 2 1/2 weeks after the procedure (Not swimming laps, mainly walking back and forth in the water) Are their any compression garments that are water proof or hold up well in the water?
January 15, 2016
Answer: Incisions from liopsuction cannula introduction must be completely closed prior to swimming. Hello. The incisions that are used to introduce the liposuction cannulas must be completely closed prior to swimming. You should definitely get your surgeons input and advice regarding the timing for participating in the activity. You don't want to get an infection and swimming may be a good source for getting an infection following the liposuction surgery. If the incisions are closed mostly, then water proof bands aids applied well, may do just fine. The only waterproof garments you can wear is a dry suit. Other water resistant compression garments that can be used in the water are the typical wet suits. But these are not completely water proof. Lake water and ocean water is even worse to expose yourself to with open wounds. Typically pool water is clean and getting an infection from exposuremto this non-sterile water is only a possibility. You would also be exposing others swimming in that pool to your bodily fluids if your incisions aren not completely closed. Also, I learned and have practiced using compression garments for only 4 weeks is sufficient after undergoing a liposuction procedure.
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January 15, 2016
Answer: Incisions from liopsuction cannula introduction must be completely closed prior to swimming. Hello. The incisions that are used to introduce the liposuction cannulas must be completely closed prior to swimming. You should definitely get your surgeons input and advice regarding the timing for participating in the activity. You don't want to get an infection and swimming may be a good source for getting an infection following the liposuction surgery. If the incisions are closed mostly, then water proof bands aids applied well, may do just fine. The only waterproof garments you can wear is a dry suit. Other water resistant compression garments that can be used in the water are the typical wet suits. But these are not completely water proof. Lake water and ocean water is even worse to expose yourself to with open wounds. Typically pool water is clean and getting an infection from exposuremto this non-sterile water is only a possibility. You would also be exposing others swimming in that pool to your bodily fluids if your incisions aren not completely closed. Also, I learned and have practiced using compression garments for only 4 weeks is sufficient after undergoing a liposuction procedure.
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Compression Garments after Liposculpture-- Waterproof? Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there are not water proof compression garments and using any water resistant materials may predispose you to fungal infections, so best not to submerge yourself in your garment. I would speak with your surgeon about the timing of your return to the water as well, as you may still have small openings that it would be best to avoid placing underwater.
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Compression Garments after Liposculpture-- Waterproof? Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there are not water proof compression garments and using any water resistant materials may predispose you to fungal infections, so best not to submerge yourself in your garment. I would speak with your surgeon about the timing of your return to the water as well, as you may still have small openings that it would be best to avoid placing underwater.
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