What is the correct pressure for wearing the chin / face strap post neck, chin, cheek liposuction?

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What is the correct pressure to apply when wearing the chin strap post chin, neck liposuction? I am on day 4 post neck, chin lipo and buccal fat removal. The surgeon told me the correct pressure is imperative, but I am unable to gauge what that might be. What is too tight? What is too loose? Am I actually wearing this thing to create the contour of the result? In that case it will be very important to position the straps a specific way. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

For my patients, when used,  the elastic chin/face garment should be comfortable with just mild elasticity felt.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

There's no evidence that compressive garment helps the final outcome of liposuction. Mostly it's for comfort. There's no reason for it to be placed so that it is uncomfortably tight.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Different surgeons may have different pressures that they prefer for patients to wear their chin straps after liposuction.  The simple answer is that it should be tight enough to keep some pressure but not so tight as to be uncomfortable.  I would recommend returning to your surgeon's office so that they can show you how tight they prefer the strap to be.

What is the correct pressure for wearing the chin / face strap post neck, chin, cheek liposuction?

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