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You should be wearing compression garments for the first couple of months, the waist trainers are essentially that, can and should be worn after the wounds have healed appropriately. ask your surgeon what his/her preference is
Waist trainers can be helpful but can also cause soft tissue damage when used prematurely or inappropriately. I have seen linear contour irregularities when used too soon while the fat layer is still healing and remodeling. I would recommend being fitted by a garment professional rather than guessing and buying online.
My recommendation to my patients is to start after the drains are out. I am sure your Plastic Surgeon will be happy to answer this question for you. It is best to follow your doctors advice-since he/she was there for your surgery and has direct knowledge of your surgery. Good question and good luck with your recovery. Happy New Year!
To answer your question, the possibility of lowering your scar would ultimately depend on the excess skin available to excise. If there is adequate skin for excision, it is possible to lower the scar to a more cosmetically pleasing position. I recommend consulting with your surgeon regarding...
The best result will be with the belt lipectomy. You need some help with your butt that only the belt will accomplish. You'll forget about the longer scar but will appreciate the improvement that the belt will provide. Good luck.
Swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the...
