Ab Board Necessary? How long should I wear it for? It's bulky, annoying to wear and makes putting on faja hard.

Hello trini4uu,
Congratulations on your recent liposuction procedure! Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for every patient, to achieve the best results. I typically instruct my patients wearing a specialized compression garment along with a waist foam corset around the clock (except for showering). The waist foam corset will be worn up to 8 weeks after surgery, while the compression garment will be worn up to 6 months. Wearing these compression garments as directed reduce the likelihood of loose or sagging skin and contour irregularities after Liposuction. Compression garments will also minimize bleeding, swelling, seroma occurrence, and will accelerate your healing time. These should be snug but not uncomfortably tight. If they feel too tight you may loosen them periodically. Besides, compression garments may dry your skin, so you can use moisturizer lotions to hydrate the area (such as vitamin E). Since every case is different, I would recommend you consulting with your plastic surgeon about what kind of garment/corset/board better suits your needs. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.  

Congratulations on your recent surgery! This question is best answered by your surgeon as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. Compression is beneficial after liposuction to help minimize swelling as well as provide support to the tissues as they heal. Your surgeon will advise if it is necessary to have the ab board in place the entire time the compression garment is worn.

Dear trini4uu,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery