Will I swell when I stop wearing my compression garment?

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.

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.

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.