My wound specialist wants me to purchase one. My surgeon did not prescribe a compression garment. I have been referred to a wound specialist that wants me to wear one for non-healing axilla wounds at 4.5 weeks. What brand do you prefer? Can I purchase online? Do you think the swelling from not initially wearing a garment could have caused wound separation? Thanks for your help!
October 2, 2018
Answer: What brand of compression garment do you recommend after a brachioplasty? Thank you for your picture and questions. Although complications such as this can happen with arm lift surgery, there is absolutely no question that your plastic surgeon should be handling this for you! I suspect that you did not choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and I would encourage you to find one ASAP to help you through this complication.That being said, I always use compression garments after brachioplasty surgery and I have provided a link of one that I often use. However, this will not fix the problem and you need to be followed by a physician who can advise you properly and offer you the care you need.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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October 2, 2018
Answer: What brand of compression garment do you recommend after a brachioplasty? Thank you for your picture and questions. Although complications such as this can happen with arm lift surgery, there is absolutely no question that your plastic surgeon should be handling this for you! I suspect that you did not choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and I would encourage you to find one ASAP to help you through this complication.That being said, I always use compression garments after brachioplasty surgery and I have provided a link of one that I often use. However, this will not fix the problem and you need to be followed by a physician who can advise you properly and offer you the care you need.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Compression garment Dear flufferdoodle,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 and wound specialist.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Compression garment Dear flufferdoodle,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 and wound specialist.Daniel Barrett, MD
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