Hello, I came to this one surgeon for a consultation. She told me that I will not wear the fajas the first week after surgery because she will wrap me up, is this normal and safe to do? She also said that she does not have compression socks for me and I will not need to wear it. She does not offer any massages and massages are not required for BBL. Please help me clear this out because it's quite suspicious because her procedures are different from everyone else.
May 29, 2020
Answer: Is it normal and safe to not wear faja after BBL surgery? More about Brazilian Butt Lift The PS you have selected to perform your BBL should provide you with post operative instructions, one of which will be the type of compression garment and length of wear. Based upon his/her experience not all PSs recommend a compression garment as each patient is unique. Our office provides our BBL patients with an adjustable compression garment manufactured by Clear Point. The patients like the support it provides to the back and to the abdomen. The only complaint I have heard is related to the "itchiness" of the fabric which can be remedied by wearing a soft t-shirt under the garment. The patients who tend to have healing issues with larger volume liposuction procedures tend to be the ones who do not wear the compression garments at all, wear them very inconsistently, or do not wear them snugly covering all areas of liposuction. I prefer adjustable garments with multiple bands so that tension can be adjusted. The key here is the size and the ability to tighten the garment, not the brand or make. I do not recommend lymphatic massages for my patients after liposuction and BBL.
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May 29, 2020
Answer: Is it normal and safe to not wear faja after BBL surgery? More about Brazilian Butt Lift The PS you have selected to perform your BBL should provide you with post operative instructions, one of which will be the type of compression garment and length of wear. Based upon his/her experience not all PSs recommend a compression garment as each patient is unique. Our office provides our BBL patients with an adjustable compression garment manufactured by Clear Point. The patients like the support it provides to the back and to the abdomen. The only complaint I have heard is related to the "itchiness" of the fabric which can be remedied by wearing a soft t-shirt under the garment. The patients who tend to have healing issues with larger volume liposuction procedures tend to be the ones who do not wear the compression garments at all, wear them very inconsistently, or do not wear them snugly covering all areas of liposuction. I prefer adjustable garments with multiple bands so that tension can be adjusted. The key here is the size and the ability to tighten the garment, not the brand or make. I do not recommend lymphatic massages for my patients after liposuction and BBL.
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May 28, 2020
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear azen7179, some plastic surgeons recommend compression garments, others don't. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol, which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 28, 2020
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear azen7179, some plastic surgeons recommend compression garments, others don't. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol, which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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