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Should I stop wearing my compression garment after labiaplasty? I got a BBL and labiaplasty 7 weeks ago. (photos)

Sxvet7Jan 9, 2018
I got a bbl and labiaplasty, I’m 7 weeks post op and I still have swelling. Could it be fluid from wearing a bbl compression garment? I will attach pictures A few days after surgery and now. It’s gone down a lot. My dr said I will take long to heal due to the compression garment. What can I do to reduce the swelling faster?

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