Is It Safe to Remove Compression Garment for a Short Time?

May 25, 2009
Asked By:dianas new beginning in california

Is it okay to remove your compression garment long enough to wash it after surgery? I didn't think ahead enough to purchase an alternate.

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November 22, 2018

Answer: Post surgical garment

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November 22, 2018

Answer: Post surgical garment

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July 17, 2024

Answer: Removing Compression Garment for a Short Time After Surgery

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Answer: Removing Compression Garment for a Short Time After Surgery

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 13, 2016

Answer: Brief Periods Of Time Are Okay.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 13, 2016

Answer: Brief Periods Of Time Are Okay.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 16, 2015

Answer: Removing Compression Garment

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2015

Answer: Removing Compression Garment

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 24, 2014

Answer: It should be

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 24, 2014

Answer: It should be

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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