How Tight Should a Compression Garment Be?

Post-operative garments for
compression are frequently utilized following liposuction surgery.These devices minimize swelling, decrease
pain, decrease discomfort and help remodel tissue. It’s
important that these devices fit snugly, but not too tightly following
liposuction procedures.In this situation
the goal is to remodel tissue, decrease pain and minimize swelling.Severe compression goes beyond this point and
can be associated with postoperative pain and discomfort.Post-surgical
compression garments facilitate recovery following liposuction and minimize
postoperative discomfort.If you have
questions regarding their use, it’s important to contact your plastic
surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to
thoroughly discuss this issue with you and alleviate any concerns that you
might have about the use of compression garments.

Compression garments should feel snug but comfortable.  Occaisionally, you may have periodic swelling in the area you had surgery and the garment needs to be adjusted.  If it is too tight, the garment can irritate the skin and create irregularities (creases) in the skin.  Ask you surgeon to show you how snug he wants it.

Best Wishes,

Dr. Brian Joseph