Hi! I'm post op day 17 mommy make over. I was told by my PS that I could remove the binder & start wearing a snugg girdle to help contour my torso so I did. I wear the girdle and the bando(for my left breast wich slightly goes lateral as recommended by my ps)24/7 but with both i feel so constricted. Can I take breaks from both or either one for just for a few minutes? Without causing a setback on my progress? Or further swelling. Thank you.
Answer: Must I Wear My Girdle And Bando 24/7?
Dear Grumpyme,
The post tummy tuck and liposuction girdle is meant to decrease fluid flowing into injured areas. Obviously, the more you wear it, the sooner you will reach a steady state where injured cells are repaired and swelling diminishes and finally ceases.
This, of course, has to be balanced with a comfort level and at times, downright pain, from wearing binding garments 24/7.
Each plastic surgeon has his or her own regiment for the wearing of girdles. However, in my practice, patients are allowed to take the garments off for an hour or two to wash them, to shower, and sometimes just because. I also feel the garments have minimal value after 14 days, but that's just me.
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Dear Grumpyme,
The post tummy tuck and liposuction girdle is meant to decrease fluid flowing into injured areas. Obviously, the more you wear it, the sooner you will reach a steady state where injured cells are repaired and swelling diminishes and finally ceases.
This, of course, has to be balanced with a comfort level and at times, downright pain, from wearing binding garments 24/7.
Each plastic surgeon has his or her own regiment for the wearing of girdles. However, in my practice, patients are allowed to take the garments off for an hour or two to wash them, to shower, and sometimes just because. I also feel the garments have minimal value after 14 days, but that's just me.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Compression After Tummy Tuck It’s not unusual for surgeons to recommend the use of compression garments following mommy makeover surgery. Although the majority of plastic surgeons recommend some type of compression, there are surgeons who don’t always recommend compression. It’s important to understand that every patient’s situation is unique and for this reason, the use of compression varies from patient to patient. In some cases, not wearing a compression garment may have no significance. In other cases, it might be the difference between an excellent result and an average result. We generally recommend the use of compression support garments for about three weeks following surgery. Under these circumstances, it’s not unreasonable to remove them for brief periods of time to stretch and get comfortable.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Compression After Tummy Tuck It’s not unusual for surgeons to recommend the use of compression garments following mommy makeover surgery. Although the majority of plastic surgeons recommend some type of compression, there are surgeons who don’t always recommend compression. It’s important to understand that every patient’s situation is unique and for this reason, the use of compression varies from patient to patient. In some cases, not wearing a compression garment may have no significance. In other cases, it might be the difference between an excellent result and an average result. We generally recommend the use of compression support garments for about three weeks following surgery. Under these circumstances, it’s not unreasonable to remove them for brief periods of time to stretch and get comfortable.
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August 9, 2013
Answer: Postop compressive garment need not be worn 24 – seven.
Where the compressive garment is prescribed by your surgeon. However most recommend the garment the worn is much as possible but can be taken off periodically for comfort.
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Answer: Postop compressive garment need not be worn 24 – seven.
Where the compressive garment is prescribed by your surgeon. However most recommend the garment the worn is much as possible but can be taken off periodically for comfort.
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Answer: Mommy makeover and garment
Wearing a garment post operatively is important and you should wear it most of the day. However, you should be able to take it off for short periods of time without any problems. Always check with your surgeon for his recommendations.
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Answer: Mommy makeover and garment
Wearing a garment post operatively is important and you should wear it most of the day. However, you should be able to take it off for short periods of time without any problems. Always check with your surgeon for his recommendations.
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Answer: Tummy tuck surgery and wearing a girdle. Los Angeles
It is generally ok to take a small break to wash your garments and 'breathe' a little. Defer to the plastic surgeon who operated on you to assess your progress in terms of swelling. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
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Answer: Tummy tuck surgery and wearing a girdle. Los Angeles
It is generally ok to take a small break to wash your garments and 'breathe' a little. Defer to the plastic surgeon who operated on you to assess your progress in terms of swelling. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
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