What is the best way to buy a compression garment before surgery?

Hello ashleymyaa,
I appreciate your questions. Every patient is unique and plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for every patient, to achieve the best results. Based on my experience, wearing post-surgical specialized compression garments, immediately after the surgery, is an essential measure for speeding up patients’ recovery. I typically suggest my patients obtaining their specialized compression garments (2 of them) and one foam corset prior to the Brazilian Butt Lift surgery (BBL) so that they won’t have to worry about getting them after the procedure. I usually suggest them wearing the foam corset up to 8 weeks and the compression garments for 6 months, around the clock. These specially designed garments are fundamental in helping controlling swelling, bruising and also with contouring by preventing wrinkling of the skin and enhancing skin retraction. I recommend my patients switching to smaller/tighter garments as days go by and they get a smaller, beautifully sculpted figure after BBL. It’s always best to discuss with your plastic surgeon about the type of garment and wearing time that fits best your specific needs. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz. 

trauma due to excessively tight binders and garments after liposuction surgery of the abdomen and back is an underrated problem that causes significant morbidity in the post operative period.There are many examples where advice has been given regarding girdles after surgery. Garments that are too tight can cause severe damage to the skin. The purpose of a garment after surgery is to reduce swelling and bleeding. The girdle does not need to be very tight. The girdke’s role is not to shape the body. The surgeons job is to shape the body. The girdle’s job is to reduce swelling. I would recommend you purchase an inexpensive girdle at a retail store that is two  sizes greater than the size you can currently fit in comfortably. You will always be better off with a girdle that is too loose then too tight. You should take your girdle off the day after surgery and inspect your skin completely and go into a different girdle. Never stay in your girdle more than 24 hours. Hope this helps. Best regards