Compression Garments are killing me! Is it shaping me or reducing swelling, reducing scars etc? Super excited re results (Photo)

June 14, 2015
Asked By:jenabug1976 in Nashville, TN

I am post op day 9 from a belt lipectomy, tummy tuck and arm lift. I have had a pretty easy journey with pain hovering 5-6 out of 10 and sometimes 7. I went to my surgeon Wednesday PO day 5 and was changed from hospital garment to design by Veronique. It hurts my ribs, my crotch and makes me sore all over. I'm going to go in to my dr and order a different one (knee Knee length not bathing suit style) tomorrow but am just wondering besides the swelling what is the purpose?

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August 13, 2017

Answer: Compression is REALLY important!

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Marie E. Montag, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 13, 2017

Answer: Compression is REALLY important!

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Marie E. Montag, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 14, 2023

Answer: The Purpose of Compression Garments After a Belt Lipectomy, Tummy Tuck and Arm Lift

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Answer: The Purpose of Compression Garments After a Belt Lipectomy, Tummy Tuck and Arm Lift

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 15, 2015

Answer: Body lift

John J. O'Brien, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 15, 2015

Answer: Body lift

John J. O'Brien, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Compression garments are killing me.

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