The role of the faja. Will the swelling go down with or without compression?

Thank you for your question. It is important that you follow your surgeons post-op care protocols, they are in place for a reason. The swelling will go down faster with compression. I advise my patients to wear their compression for a minimum 6 weeks. Your compression should be tight and not loose and should be covering all areas that were operated on. Yes, your swelling will go down with or without compression, but will take longer without. If you stop wearing your garment you tend to swell more. There can be complications that can arise if there is too much swelling. Recovery period is a time where patients need to be patient. Best advise is to continue your compression just as your doctor has ordered. Best wishes. 

Hi and welcome to our forum!
The compression garment is primarily worn to prevent postoperative bleeding and to control swelling. In our practice, we recommend a compression garment be worn for a period of four weeks after which time these complications are quite rare. The effect of "shaping" has more to do with the surgery itself than the wearing of an uncomfortable garment. Longer periods of compression may be recommended in unusual situations if there is a collection of fluid in the soft tissues (seroma).
I recommend that you speak directly to your plastic surgeon regarding this issue as he / she is familiar with your situation. Different surgeons may have different opinions. 
Best wishes!