Hello, I had lipo of my abs, flanks, and lower back 3 weeks ago and have been wearing a compression garment since. I was wearing epifoam to protect my abdomen, but I broke out in a rash. My garment has a zipper in the front and when I sit down, it dents in. When I took of my garment yesterday, I noticed my stomach is indented in the same area the garment zipper dents in. Is this going to be permanent? Should I stop wearing my garment? I feel more comfortable with it on.
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October 28, 2015
Answer: A compressive garment will not cause permanent contour issues after liposuction.
Dear foreveryoung908,
Thank you for your clinical post. Liposuction is the removal of subcutaneous
fat with the use of small microcannulas.
Tumescent liposuction is very dilute diffuse distention of the fat to
create anesthesia. Many different types
of liposuction can be performed under...
Thank you for asking about your liposuction.Small imperfections are common after liposuction.Depending on the cause, scar release, a little more liposuction or fat transfer may help.And Kybella, if available, may reduce little areas of excess fat.So see a plastic surgeon or return to your...
Thank you for asking about your liposuction.Garments are supportive after liposuction and should not be uncomfortable or too tight.At 21 days, you may not need a garment.The binder looks too narrow.Discuss with your surgeon getting rid of the binder and only wearing a garment that is comfortable...