Compression garment or binder with foam boards, what is better after a BBL?

Typically for my patients, I don’t have them sit for two weeks.  I then have them sit on a “donut” (soft round
pillow) for another month or so. It is best to try not to place pressure on the
recipient area to try to get as much fat to survive as possible. For bruising,
it usually subsides after about two weeks, but the swelling lasts longer. This
should be discussed in detail at the time of your consultation with a Plastic
Surgeon.

I ask my patients to wear compression garments to help obliterate dead space and reduce the incidence of fluid collections.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of BBLs each year and has great reviews and great before and after pictures. The schedule an in-office or virtual consultation to discuss your concerns.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question. There is no specified protocol for garments after surgery. Every surgeon has his or her own opinions on what works best and often what is best is what works for them to produce the results they feel are best. More important than the post-op garment is making sure you are seeing a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If not, then I suggest you seek another surgeon.Best of luck!