Will I swell when I stop wearing my compression garment?

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If I wear my garment for 4 weeks 24/7, will I become swollen when I quit wearing it? Any suggestions on how to avoid swelling after I take my garment off?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

some of my patients will wear compression overnight for 3 months or longer after liposuction.  you can have swelling for months.  Some just let the swelling progress naturally on its own.  my hi definition patients have to wear double compression for 4 weeks and then overnight for another 4.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ira H. Rex III, MD · Answer

There can be a dramatic difference with how much people swell after liposuction. Compression may help or may even delay the loss of swelling. I usually have my patients do what is most comfortable for them. Either way, their swelling will increase and decrease on a daily basis for a variable amount of healing duration. You should follow your plastic surgeons guidance to do what is best for you.

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. We don't have any conclusive data that wearing a compression garment after liposuction will make any difference in final outcome appearances, although it does seem to help in the initial phases of healing. I have had patients tell me, even after a month, that they can tell when they do not wear the garment in terms of their waist line. Your surgeon will help you with these instructions. Best wishes.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

There's little doubt that a compressive garment will reduce the immediate swelling after liposuction. Whether or not this as a positive effect on the final outcome is unknown. Follow the directions of your surgeon.

Jamie Moenster, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Swelling varies between patients, but typically you will notice a slight swelling after discontinuing your compression garment.  I tell my patients a lighter compression garment like a Spanx or even active-wear with spandex may help control the swelling from 4-8 weeks while it's more comfortable than the post op compression garments.Thanks!

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Compression garments will keep swelling down.Since the majority of swelling happens the first few weeks after the procedure the impact of where in the garments will become less as time goes on. The majority of swelling is typically gone by six weeks. I typically tell my patients they can continue wearing the pressure garment for longer if they find them useful.I typically have my patients wear compression garments for only two weeks. While people may prefer not to be swollen swelling is a normal part of the healing process

Will I swell when I stop wearing my compression garment?

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