My doc suggested CG for 6 weeks. I can choose whatever style I want. So trying to figure this out on my own. Does spanx "shaper level" offer enough compression? Marena brands step 2 (4-12 week post-op) all have open crotch I can't get used to. Would step 3 (after 12 week) offer enough compression at 4 weeks post-op? How do i know if it is tight enough but not too tight? If it's not snug enough could that effect finale outcome? Waist measures a 3x, hips a 1x. Having a hard time figuring this out.
December 7, 2017
Answer: Compression garment and tummy tuck I do not routinely place patients in a compression garment after a tummy tuck. I often recommend an abdominal binder to be worn for 3-6 weeks.
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Compression garment and tummy tuck I do not routinely place patients in a compression garment after a tummy tuck. I often recommend an abdominal binder to be worn for 3-6 weeks.
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December 6, 2017
Answer: Post Op Garment Assuming you had liposuction done at same time as your tummy tuck, I believe 6 weeks post op, medical grade compression garments, is a minimum requirement. We only recommend step1 of the brand you mentioned and would advise you that the crotch opening is there for your benefit. We usually have our patients go to a smaller size at about 2 weeks and then again approaching 6 weeks. We have not found the other styles or materials to be as reliable and feel that the investment made in the surgery warrants the best post op care available. Along with compression garments, we STRONGLY recommend lymphatic massages to begin within the first post op week and to continue as affordable, for next 4 weeks. All of this depends on whether liposuction was performed of course, otherwise its a lot less urgent to wear CG's.
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December 6, 2017
Answer: Post Op Garment Assuming you had liposuction done at same time as your tummy tuck, I believe 6 weeks post op, medical grade compression garments, is a minimum requirement. We only recommend step1 of the brand you mentioned and would advise you that the crotch opening is there for your benefit. We usually have our patients go to a smaller size at about 2 weeks and then again approaching 6 weeks. We have not found the other styles or materials to be as reliable and feel that the investment made in the surgery warrants the best post op care available. Along with compression garments, we STRONGLY recommend lymphatic massages to begin within the first post op week and to continue as affordable, for next 4 weeks. All of this depends on whether liposuction was performed of course, otherwise its a lot less urgent to wear CG's.
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