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

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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.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.
If the garment is to big or to loose it is not doing you any good. Check with your surgeon for further instructions. Best wishes.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

A loose compression garment does nothing. You may as well discard it. Ask you surgeon if compression is still required. If so, get a new garment.

Vinod V. Pathy, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Protocols for wear of a compression garment following a liposuction procedure vary from surgeon to surgeon.  I typically recommend wearing a compression garment for 4 weeks following a SmartLipo procedure.   Please talk with your plastic surgeon about their specific protocol for compression garment wear.  If they require that you wear it for a longer period of time, it sounds as if you will likely need a new one.  Best of luck to you.

Elena Vega, DO · Answer

All garments worn following liposuction should fit nice and snug to provide good compression.  You may want to follow up with your surgeon to discuss how long to wear the garment and they may have suggestions as to where you can purchase a new garments (office, online) since you will require a smaller size.

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