6 weeks post-op with Vaser lipo. My waist doubles in size and causes severe pain when I remove my garment and binder. Advice?

The type of compression garment and the length of wear is plastic surgeon dependent. That is a question only your plastic surgeon can answer, as each plastic surgeon has his/her own protocol for which compression garment to wear and for how long following a BBL. Only your PS knows the extent of your surgery and how well you are healing. Try emailing photos of your swelling concerns if you have received no response via phone.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Each doctor has their own protocol It is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions.
I suggest my patients to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery.You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

my experience has been patients have substantially less swelling 6 weeks after liposuction. Still, results will not be final until 3 to 6 months. The fact did you swell without a compression garments and you're still having discomfort indicates you still have a significant amount of inflammation and your results are far from final.  If your compression garment is helping you that I suggest you consider wearing it.  Each provider will have their own protocol for compression garments after surgery  Bring this up with your provider. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD