I got a lipo and fat transfer last week and was given by a size XL garment after surgery.It fit snug but definitely wasn’t super tight. After my post op, the nurse said my garment was way too loose so she gave me a size medium. This new garment is super uncomfortable and is causing lines and ridges on my stomach, which she reassured me that’s how it’s supposed to be. I actually didn’t have a lot of swelling post surgery so I’m wondering if the other garment is just fine to wear.
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May 17, 2020
Answer: Is my post lipo/hip fat transfer garment supposed to be this tight?
That amount is in line with what most plastic surgeons would remove as an outpatient. These guidelines are for your safety and may vary slightly from surgeon to surgeon.
Dear Allyrou,
We start a HIVAMAT massage treatment the week after the procedure. It's likely it will be too uncomfortable for a traditional massage for 2-4 weeks. A gentle lymphatic massage could be done at 1-2 weeks. Hope this helps and good luck!
Waist trainers may be helpful in adding further compression to the mid-waist area but should only be used if your surgeon approves. Compression is a bit of a mysterious thing; we generally all advise using compressive garments for a period of several weeks to even 3 months or more after...
