I’m 2 months post op of a tummy tuck with lipo. I stopped wearing my faja at about 6 weeks because I’d just had enough of it and I feel comfy without it now. Is this going to effect my overall result or are they purely just to reduce swelling? Thanks.
March 18, 2019
Answer: What is the purpose of a faja? If I stop wearing it will it effect my results? The best person to answer this question is your board certified PS as all PSs have varying post operative protocols. My patients typically wear the garment as much as possible for six weeks. Should the swelling resolve faster than usual, they will opt for a smaller size garment. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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March 18, 2019
Answer: What is the purpose of a faja? If I stop wearing it will it effect my results? The best person to answer this question is your board certified PS as all PSs have varying post operative protocols. My patients typically wear the garment as much as possible for six weeks. Should the swelling resolve faster than usual, they will opt for a smaller size garment. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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July 14, 2021
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery Dear princessasiaa,Thank you for your question. In the first 4 weeks after a tummy tuck and liposuction, a faja reduces swelling and prevents seroma (liquid) formation. I usually recommend my patients to wear a faja as much as possible the first 4 weeks. After that, I encourage them to wear a faja as much as they can tolerate up to 3 months after surgery. I do think the faja helps reduce swelling in active patients as they start exercise at the 6 week mark. As you can see from the answers, surgeons have various answers based on their beliefs and experience.Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D. Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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July 14, 2021
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery Dear princessasiaa,Thank you for your question. In the first 4 weeks after a tummy tuck and liposuction, a faja reduces swelling and prevents seroma (liquid) formation. I usually recommend my patients to wear a faja as much as possible the first 4 weeks. After that, I encourage them to wear a faja as much as they can tolerate up to 3 months after surgery. I do think the faja helps reduce swelling in active patients as they start exercise at the 6 week mark. As you can see from the answers, surgeons have various answers based on their beliefs and experience.Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D. Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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