Compression garment with necrosis? 1 month post-op.

Question

I'm 5 weeks PO, I had Lipo with Tummy Tuck. Is it ok to wear my compression garment with my nercosis?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  After 5 weeks your tissues have fully "declared" themselves and the area of poor wound healing will not worsen.  I would speak with your surgeon but it is okay to continue with your compression garment use.  Best wishes.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

H c.wardYou must be very careful with compression garments, especially in light of your wound complication.  The garment will act like a tourniquet and compromise blood flow.  Your necrosis is due to inadequate blood flow to the nonviable tissue.  Further compromise in this situation may make your wound worse.Before you do anything, check with your doctor.All the best.sek

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. At this stage it may not affect. I recommend you to talk to your PS before you wear compression garment.

James Shoukas, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo.  Every surgeon has a different protocol regarding postoperative management of their patients.  Given the fact that you have had a complication with your necrosis this is something that should be directly addressed by your surgeon  as you should be following up with him or her closely.

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

This is unfortunately too common after tummy tuck with liposuction: the liposuction adds inflammation and swelling which increases the complication rate.  At this point all you can do is wait and see how it all settles.  You will likely need a revision for the scar or possibly for removal of deeper tissue if you develop fat necrosis. At this point the garment probably won't help (or hurt).

Compression garment with necrosis? 1 month post-op.

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