Laser liposuction recovery for ppl with sensor hypersensitivity? Advice?

Question

23 days after laser lipo , swelling won't go down . I was asked to remove my garment for 5 days on week 1-2 due to very sever skin reaction. I have hyper sensitivity to clothing so even in normal life I cannot wear socks or bra or even tight pants or dress . So my life has been a hell with compression garments . My surgeon says I have to deal with (he did not tell me about the recovery process before surgery or importance of compression garment ). He told me down time is a few days .

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear HateIt,
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

Sybile Val, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

You may have a latex allergy.  Contact your surgeon to see if he or she can recommend garments for you that are latex free, and for people with sensor hypersensitivity.  Wearing a compression garment will help with healing.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Dear Cali,Liposuction can remove fat and contour the body and face, but it also requires a recovery period over 6-8weeks, in which the swelling is reduced with exercise and firm smooth compression on the areas of treatment 24/7 while your body is healing.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

Christine Sullivan, MD (retired) · Answer

Every plastic surgeon has pre and post-operative instruction which should be followed. I ask my patients to wear their compression garment 24 hours a day for 4 week and an additional week only at night. The compression garment will help control swelling. Please contact your surgeon for instructions. It is important that your surgeon is aware you are not wearing your garment.  bets wishes!

Randy Dean, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and
welcome to our forum!
A
compression garment is worn after surgery to control swelling and prevent
bleeding. It does not result in reshaping, but may prevent hematoma or
seroma. Some surgeons recommend use for 4-6 weeks, some longer, some
shorter. Some do not recommend compression at all!! Every plastic surgeon has
his / her unique protocol for postoperative care based upon a lifetime of
experience with what has worked best in the past. 
The
garment should be snug but not tight. If it binds, a larger size may be
required. Allergy or hypersensitivity to garment material is unusual but can be troubling. One may try insulating the skin from the garment with an underlying cotton garment and by liberal application of topical benadryl. By three weeks out, the swelling should begin to subside, 60-80% will resolve by 6 weeks, with complete healing by 6-12 months. 
I
recommend you speak with your surgeon regarding possible alternatives. I don't recommend going without compression without express permission from your plastic surgeon.
Best
wishes...

Laser liposuction recovery for ppl with sensor hypersensitivity? Advice?

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