How Tight Should a Compression Garment Be?

April 6, 2012
Asked By:Nattasha0991

I am one day post op for lipo of the abdomen and flanks. The compression garment I was sent home in had clasps up the front (with pads under to absorb drainage), shoulder straps and a hole in the crotch. It wasn't extremely tight and felt like my lower abdomen/groin weren't being compressed much, and were swelling up as well as jiggling when I moved. I put spanx over the garment which helps the support and doesn't feel uncomfortable, but is there such thing as too much compression?

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December 11, 2020

Answer: Trust your doc to put you in the right compression garment after liposuction.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 11, 2020

Answer: Trust your doc to put you in the right compression garment after liposuction.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 28, 2018

Answer: Compression

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Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 28, 2018

Answer: Compression

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Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 22, 2018

Answer: Snug but Not Painful

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 22, 2018

Answer: Snug but Not Painful

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December 11, 2020

Answer: Tightness of Lipo Garment

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 11, 2020

Answer: Tightness of Lipo Garment

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2021

Answer: Should be snug, but not too tight!

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2021

Answer: Should be snug, but not too tight!

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2021

Answer: Compression Garments

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November 12, 2021

Answer: Compression Garments

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