I am now 16 weeks post tummy tuck... do I still need to wear my compression garment?

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery.  At 16 weeks most surgeons would allow you to go without your garment but it is usually advisable to clear this with your surgeon.  I normally have my patients wear a garment for 6 weeks after surgery and then transition to a more comfortable garment such as Spanx.  If you see little difference in appearance you are likely fine to discontinue use.  Hope this helps.

For most people at 16 weeks post-op,
swelling has subsided, so you may be able to stop wearing compression garments.
However, if you still have any swelling, I would recommend wearing them longer,
possibly until around 6 months post-op. Ultimately, this is a decision that
should be made upon the advice of your plastic surgeon, as I have not examined
you. He or she can best evaluate if you would still benefit from the garments
or if you have healed to a point where they’re no longer necessary. Best of
luck to you