Still wearing spanx tank top during the day and binder at night one year after when TT!

Thanks for this question. I suggest you wean off and stop using it every other night. Then you can start doing it during the day for a slow wean. You can also go into a spanx garment and gently get out of the garment. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Thanks for your inquiry but without understanding the particulars of your case it is hard to advise.  Please discuss with your surgeon about the possible reasons for your swelling. 

Sorry to hear about your problem. At one year all the swelling should have resolved and in my opinion there is no use wearing compression garments. Without a photo it is hard to tell, but your problem is commonly due to inadequate liposuction/and or muscle tightening performed to the upper abdomen. In the traditional way of doing tummy tucks, a lot of tissue release happens and this decreases blood flow; aggressive liposuction to the upper abdomen further reduces blood flow and there is risk of losing skin. Hence, upper abdominal liposuction is not performed by most surgeons. I do my tummy tucks very differently and this technique preserves blood flow; hence, I routinely do upper abdominal liposuction as well in all patients.  A photo will be very helpful! 

I appreciate your question.

Without pictures, difficult to comment.
I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time. He/she can perhaps recommend a different type of garment for you.
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thank you for your question. It is very common for patients to feel more secure with their garment and to have a had time coming out of it. We usually transition our patients into the lighter compression spanx at around 6 weeks. This can be found at Dillard's for around $40 and patients really seem to like it as a transitional garment. Once you are in that garment for a while it should get a little easier to stop all together. 

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately without pictures or examining you it's impossible to give you any answers. I can tell you it is not usual to have to wear spandex this far out from surgery. You may want to get another opinion from an experienced Board certified Plastic Surgeon in your area. Good luck. DrMaz