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 .
June 17, 2019
Answer: Laser liposuction 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!
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June 17, 2019
Answer: Laser liposuction 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!
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June 13, 2019
Answer: Compression garments after laser liposuction 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...
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June 13, 2019
Answer: Compression garments after laser liposuction 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...
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