My lipo surgeon (board certified in both orthopedic and plastic surgery, extensive experience) says he has seen good results with post-surgery mild hyperbaric oxygen. These are done at a medi-spa (not his office); the chamber is pressurized with air (not oxygen) at much lower pressure than a real hyperbaric chamber, and the patient breathes pure oxygen. I think each session is ~90 minutes and costs $50 when purchased in packs. Have you seen good results? Have there been any studies?
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Wearing compression garments beyond six weeks should not cause any long term issues, and I do not think that the buttock issues are caused by the garment. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
A combination of liposuction, abdominoplasty and buttock fat injection is very popular. After surgery, my patients wear a "lower body garment" that goes from the margin of the rib cage to just below the knees (we supply it and patients wake up wearing it). This garment helps limit...
Congratulations, it sounds like your recovery is going well! Everyone recovers differently and it may be that you're just experiencing a great one.Maximum swelling is usually within about three to five days after your surgery, and the majority of it along with bruising goes away in two to three...
