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Compression Garment is getting loose. Keep wearing it or no?

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ndhr515Jan 15, 2017

I had Smart Lipo on my inner thighs (@700cc's removed) about a month ago. I have been wearing & washing my compression garment as advised. It has started to become loose. Should I continue to wear it? Purchase a new one? Stop wearing one altogether? Would love some opinions. Thank you.

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