Hello! I would like to know how compression garments help heal after liposuction of the thighs (inner and outer) and tummy tuck. Is the attached photo similar to what I would get after my procedure?
Answer: Compression garments Hi there and thanks for your question! I recommend my patients wear a compression garment for 4-6 weeks. In terms of liposuction, compression helps reduce swelling and bruising and promotes a more contoured look. After an abdominoplasty, compression is key to reduce swelling and prevent seroma formation by forcing the layers of the skin to adhere. It also helps to support the abdominal wall muscles. Patients tend to like wearing the abdominal compression as it feels better and gives them more support. I recommend speaking to your plastic surgeon for his post operative protocol. Best of luck!
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Answer: Compression garments Hi there and thanks for your question! I recommend my patients wear a compression garment for 4-6 weeks. In terms of liposuction, compression helps reduce swelling and bruising and promotes a more contoured look. After an abdominoplasty, compression is key to reduce swelling and prevent seroma formation by forcing the layers of the skin to adhere. It also helps to support the abdominal wall muscles. Patients tend to like wearing the abdominal compression as it feels better and gives them more support. I recommend speaking to your plastic surgeon for his post operative protocol. Best of luck!
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January 7, 2018
Answer: How do compression garments help healing? I would ask your plastic surgeon about garments and the duration of wear, because each plastic surgeon will have a different protocol. Most plastic surgeons encourage patients to wear the compression garment for the first six weeks to improve shape, increase the rate of healing, and decrease the rate of seroma (fluid collection) formation.
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January 7, 2018
Answer: How do compression garments help healing? I would ask your plastic surgeon about garments and the duration of wear, because each plastic surgeon will have a different protocol. Most plastic surgeons encourage patients to wear the compression garment for the first six weeks to improve shape, increase the rate of healing, and decrease the rate of seroma (fluid collection) formation.
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January 6, 2018
Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone garments are essential post surgical to help decrease swelling and keep the skin tight, but so are the other essentials such as hyperbaric, massage and RF treatments. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 6, 2018
Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone garments are essential post surgical to help decrease swelling and keep the skin tight, but so are the other essentials such as hyperbaric, massage and RF treatments. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 6, 2018
Answer: Compression garment Dear maomichambers,compression garments help with fluid buildup by restricting it. Regarding the type of compression garment, every plastic surgeon has his own type which he prefers and recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 6, 2018
Answer: Compression garment Dear maomichambers,compression garments help with fluid buildup by restricting it. Regarding the type of compression garment, every plastic surgeon has his own type which he prefers and recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 5, 2018
Answer: Compression Garment Thank you for your question. Compression garments help reduce swelling and provide a smooth contour to optimize your results. I recommend that my patients wear compression garments 3 weeks post op 24/7, then 3 additional weeks at night only. Best of luck!
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January 5, 2018
Answer: Compression Garment Thank you for your question. Compression garments help reduce swelling and provide a smooth contour to optimize your results. I recommend that my patients wear compression garments 3 weeks post op 24/7, then 3 additional weeks at night only. Best of luck!
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