Why is it that doctors in the Dominican republic have you wear a faja for months and the doctors in America do not?

Hello and thanks for your question. As a plastic surgeon who performed all of his residency training in the United States, I also require that my patients wear their garments for a prolonged period of time. I have found that at minimum, 6 weeks of the garment worn 24/7 followed by an additional 6 weeks of nighttime use helps improve the results of high-volume liposuction and fat transfer. I would argue that my patient's who have had the best results have been those who have worn their garments for a total of 6 months for 12 hours a day or night. The garment helps mold the shape of your body and provides you with the hour-glass figure that is highly attractive.All the best,Dr. Z, Plastic Surgery 

I ask my patients to wear a compression garment for the first 4 to 6 weeks to help reduce the risk of fluid collection.

Dear lifesfantasticinplastic,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, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery