Why Topifoam After Cellulaze?

I perform the Brazilian Cellulite Treatment as opposed to Cellulaze and have found oral supplements and meticulous technique to help ease bruising after surgery. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Topi-Foam was quite popular early after liposuction was introduced. It helped to reduce brusing, swelling and to improve the eveness of the skin surface.  From a patient perspective, it also improved comfort by providing cushioning in the tender areas treated.  The same experience has been seen with laser cellulite treatments. It is most effective when worn under a compression garment.  All the best.

After the Cellulaze procedure, you should expect to be swollen and bruised for up to 3 weeks.  the Topifoam gives addtional compression in crtain areas in addition ot the garment to help keep swelling and bruising downThanks Dr. DiBernardo

 

 

The use of topifoam dressings to help reduce immediate swelling, followed by diligent use of a medical grade compression garment for the first 4 weeks post op, followed by the use of a second stage or lighter compression garment for 3 weeks thereafter is optimal.

Topifoam is used to help with compression.  I usually recommend my patients to wear compression garment for 3 week and then to wear Spanx for another 2-3 weeks.  Both the compression garment and Spanx should be snug around your body and should cover the entire treatment area.  If you can wear the garment/Spanx at all times, that would be better; however, you can take them off at night times.  Plastic surgeons differ in our postoperative care and instruction; you should follow your plastic surgeon's advice.

Best of luck.

Dr. Sugene Kim

It all depends on the judgement of the doctor performing the procedure. Topifoam add compression and may help reduce bruising and seroma formation (fluid bubbles) following the procedure. 

Bruising is a common side effect of Cellulaze.  We have noted that using a foam - type treatment (of various brands) significantly reduces the amount of bruising and its duration.  We use foam dressings routinely after Cellulaze.

Some cellulaze surgeons like to you products like "rest-on-foam" or topifoam to facilitate compression of the areas receiving treatment.  They work well with compression garments.  Hope this helps!
Dr. Basu

Houston, TX