Compression Garments after Tummy Tuck Surgery - advice?

Question

Next week I am having an extended Tummy tuck with Lipo 360 and Body Tite, lipo and body tite in my arms and inner thighs, as well as a breast lift, and BBL. I do not feel like I was well educated on my post-op care, so I will ask here. 1. Do I need to wear compression socks? If so, shall they come below the knee, or up to the thigh (considering I'll be having lipo in my inner thighs.) 2. Do I need to wear an ab board and lipo foam under my faja? Thank you for your answers!

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

My patients wear compression socks to the knee and the surgical garment takes care of the thighs. I use a hard foam under the faja. It is ok to call your surgeon's office to get these questions answered - they won't mind!

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Please direct your questions and concerns to your surgeon, as they are most familiar with your situation and surgery. Each surgeon has their post-op instructions, so it’s best to follow yours to avoid being misguided.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I recommend that you phone the office of the plastic surgeon who is to perform your TT with lipo 360, BodyTite, lipo and bodytite of arms and inner thighs, breast lift, and BBL. This is a lot of surgery to have performed at one time. The patient coordinator at the plastic surgeon's office should be able to provide you with pre and post operative care instructions. All plastic surgeons have different guidelines for their patients. You need to follow those of your plastic surgeon for the best results.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

These are all things to bring up to your surgeon. Don't take recovery advice from a source on the internet. You should call your surgeon ahead of time and ask these questions.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  As these are specific to the surgeries you are having I would ask these questions to your surgeon directly.

Compression Garments after Tummy Tuck Surgery - advice?

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