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?
Answer: Trust your doc to put you in the right compression garment after liposuction.
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Answer: Trust your doc to put you in the right compression garment after liposuction.
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Answer: Compression Thank you for your question. I don't typically recommend double compressing an area. I would recommend a tighter compression though. This helps with bringing down the initial swelling and helping from any fluid build ups. I would recommend contacting your Plastic Surgeon discuss the situation and follow their recommendations.
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Answer: Compression Thank you for your question. I don't typically recommend double compressing an area. I would recommend a tighter compression though. This helps with bringing down the initial swelling and helping from any fluid build ups. I would recommend contacting your Plastic Surgeon discuss the situation and follow their recommendations.
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May 22, 2018
Answer: Snug but Not Painful I definitely laree with my colleagues that have answered
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May 22, 2018
Answer: Snug but Not Painful I definitely laree with my colleagues that have answered
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December 11, 2020
Answer: Tightness of Lipo Garment My personal opinion is that the first elastic garment/girdle should be fitted for you in the office prior to surgery and applied in the operating room. Often it will become loose as the edema is mobilized and then it will need to be replaced. Spanx is a reasonable compression garment if it gives enough support and is the right size. I have my patents bring them in and confirm that it fits well.Most important advise is to listen to your surgeon's advice as he best knows how much fat was removed, the elasticity that remains in your skin and amount of skin redundancy.I recommend my patients wear their garments for a minimum of 3 weeks full time then for 12 hrs (day or night). if not a lot of redundant skin following liposuction to a maximum of 6 weeks. To be effective the garment needs to fit snug but not too tight as to cause pressure problems (inspect your skin if discomfort and when skin is exposed), or prevent you from sleeping. As the edema resolves it is common for patients to switch to a smaller garment that fits - A Spanx type garment would work rather than ordering one or paying more at your doctor;'s office.Liposuction requires compression garments for three main reasons:it restricts the amount of edema that forms and hastens its resolution by mechanical pressureIt decreases the amount of bruisingIt assists the loose skin in retracting or shrinking#LiposuctionGarmentTightness#TightnessofLipoGarment
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December 11, 2020
Answer: Tightness of Lipo Garment My personal opinion is that the first elastic garment/girdle should be fitted for you in the office prior to surgery and applied in the operating room. Often it will become loose as the edema is mobilized and then it will need to be replaced. Spanx is a reasonable compression garment if it gives enough support and is the right size. I have my patents bring them in and confirm that it fits well.Most important advise is to listen to your surgeon's advice as he best knows how much fat was removed, the elasticity that remains in your skin and amount of skin redundancy.I recommend my patients wear their garments for a minimum of 3 weeks full time then for 12 hrs (day or night). if not a lot of redundant skin following liposuction to a maximum of 6 weeks. To be effective the garment needs to fit snug but not too tight as to cause pressure problems (inspect your skin if discomfort and when skin is exposed), or prevent you from sleeping. As the edema resolves it is common for patients to switch to a smaller garment that fits - A Spanx type garment would work rather than ordering one or paying more at your doctor;'s office.Liposuction requires compression garments for three main reasons:it restricts the amount of edema that forms and hastens its resolution by mechanical pressureIt decreases the amount of bruisingIt assists the loose skin in retracting or shrinking#LiposuctionGarmentTightness#TightnessofLipoGarment
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June 29, 2021
Answer: Should be snug, but not too tight! Post-operative garments for
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June 29, 2021
Answer: Should be snug, but not too tight! Post-operative garments for
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November 12, 2021
Answer: Compression Garments
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November 12, 2021
Answer: Compression Garments
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