I had breast augmentation and smart lipo on my flanks, 200cc's removed on each side. I've barely felt anything from the lipo, but have quite a bit of swelling from the breasts. I would LOVE to take off my compression garment as it's the only annoyance I have at this time. I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. Do you think it's ok to stop wearing it?
October 7, 2012
Answer: Compression garments after liposuction
Almost all plastic surgeons recommend the use of compression garments after liposuction. However, the length of time to wear is very surgeon dependent as well as procedure dependent. I usually recommend that patients use compression garments for 4-6 weeks after surgery. It does really help keep swelling down. Check with your surgeon on his/her recommendations.
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October 7, 2012
Answer: Compression garments after liposuction
Almost all plastic surgeons recommend the use of compression garments after liposuction. However, the length of time to wear is very surgeon dependent as well as procedure dependent. I usually recommend that patients use compression garments for 4-6 weeks after surgery. It does really help keep swelling down. Check with your surgeon on his/her recommendations.
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October 3, 2012
Answer: Liposuction and garments
It is extremely important to wear a compression garment after liposuction to keep swelling down. Every surgeon has a different protocol. You should check with yours. I recommend wearing a compression garment for 6 weeks after liposuction. But you also had an augmentation, if the garment is effecting the augmentation consult with your surgeon.
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October 3, 2012
Answer: Liposuction and garments
It is extremely important to wear a compression garment after liposuction to keep swelling down. Every surgeon has a different protocol. You should check with yours. I recommend wearing a compression garment for 6 weeks after liposuction. But you also had an augmentation, if the garment is effecting the augmentation consult with your surgeon.
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