I stopped wearing a compression garment at 5 weeks post op TT, MR, and lipo to flanks. Did I ruin results?

Thank you for sharing your question.  Compression garments merely limit the degree of postoperative swelling and do not impact your long-term results from the actual surgical procedure.  Hang in there and know that it can take some patients a year or longer to fully lose the swelling from a TT/MR and liposuction.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck, I recommend they wear the post surgical garment we provide for the first 3 weeks 24/7, then an additional 3 weeks at night only. Wearing it part time on your 5th week will not negatively affect your results. However, wearing it longer decreases the amount of selling you have. Best of luck!

Hello. Great question. A compression garment is usually suggested to be worn 24/7 for at least 6 weeks. However, swelling may take up to six months to go down. You are still early in your recovery process to see your final results. Be patient. Good luck with your recovery. Congratulations on your procedure.

I have my patients wear their compression garment for 4 to 6 weeks to help control swelling. Surgeons have different opinions on this. It is not unusual to have some swelling for many months after surgery, you  may not see your final result for up to a year after your surgery. Discuss any concerns you have with your surgeon. Good luck.

Thanks for your question. I  have my patients wear a compression garment (faja) covering all treated areas 24/7 except to shower for 4 weeks post op.  This helps ontrol swelling as the compression on your tissues helps your body to reabsorb the edema fluid that accumulates in the tissues after any procedure. This can take quite some time to happen without help from the compression garments.  It also helps improve  contour.

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
Each doctor has their own protocol It is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions.I suggest my patients to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Thanks for your question! I usually have my patients wear their compression for 6 weeks, and then many choose to wear it at night for another few months! You can always put it back on if you feel better in it! You definitely aren't fully healed yet )Best of luck!

Congratulations on your surgery!  You are still early in your recovery and swelling is still expected at this point.  The garment is helpful in controlling swelling and supporting healing tissues.  The amount of time suggested to wear the garment varies by surgeon.  Your swelling isn't expected to fully resolve for several months yet.  Until then continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and keep all follow up appointments.