Stopped wearing compression garment 2 weeks after BBL, did I ruin my results?

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I stopped wearing my garments 2 weeks after my surgery and it is now a month later. I have some lumps in my midriff. My stomach also seems like it's the same size as before I had the surgery. Did I ruin my results and if not what can I do to get back on track?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (1 month post-po) the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.I recommend you to keep using your compression garment for better results.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

I have to let you that compression garment have two very important purposes: restrain the swelling and help the skin to reattach to the muscle.The compression garment will not make your waist smaller but definitely the swelling will go crazy and uncontrolled without the garment. You did not ruin anything but it will take two or three times more to get settle and see the final results. Be encouraged.Dr. Cardenas

Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS · Answer

Did you follow your surgeons post operative guidelines?  Its unlikely that you have ruined your results but its possible that the swelling will last a lot longer than if you had worn the compression garment for a little longer.  Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon for the best advise about managing the lumps.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

No, you did not ruin your results.  Some surgeons do not even recommend wearing a garment. The garment helps with swelling.

Anh Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

You did not ruin your results however you should ask your PS about massages for the lumps from the liposuction.  Continue to follow up with your PS.

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