I just had an arm lift procedure and my plastic surgeon does not believe in compression garments and I only have paper bandages on the incisions. My arms have swelled only slightly and are somewhat black and blue. But other than that everything seems fine so far only four days out I’m concerned about the lack of compression garments to keep the swelling down and why he choose not to use them.
February 17, 2018
Answer: Compression garments? Thank you so much for your questions. I also do not believe compression garments help immediately after the operation. Sometimes, they're even a bit uncomfortable. They seem to help in the second week and beyond with swelling. I usually use some ace wraps immediately after the surgery. I suggest you follow your surgeon's instructions. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Compression garments? Thank you so much for your questions. I also do not believe compression garments help immediately after the operation. Sometimes, they're even a bit uncomfortable. They seem to help in the second week and beyond with swelling. I usually use some ace wraps immediately after the surgery. I suggest you follow your surgeon's instructions. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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March 25, 2019
Answer: Garments I initially did use compression garments for arm lifts but over the last 5 years have used no garments for arm lifts. I found the garments rarely gave appropriate compression, rubbed and caused discomfort. I would ask your PS about the garments but I do not believe that garments are required for arm lifts.
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March 25, 2019
Answer: Garments I initially did use compression garments for arm lifts but over the last 5 years have used no garments for arm lifts. I found the garments rarely gave appropriate compression, rubbed and caused discomfort. I would ask your PS about the garments but I do not believe that garments are required for arm lifts.
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