Do I wear my foam padding horizontal or vertical way round under my compression garment?

hello soph_28 You should visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern, he would know the best way to wear them. #indentation #post-op

Hello soph_28,
Thanks for your questions! Every patient is unique and surgeons have different post-operative care protocols, customized for each patient. I typically recommend my patients wearing specialized compression garments 24 hours a day, during six months, to reduce swelling and help their skin contract smoothly to their new body’s contours. Since ill-fitting garments can lead to contour irregularities, I strongly advise my patients about the correct method of using them, to limit folds and creases in the garments, and regularly check if they are worn properly. Additionally, lymphatic drainage massages are required to eliminate excess lymph fluid and prevent complications such as seromas (fluid collection) and contour irregularities (indentations). Consult with your plastic surgeon about your specific concerns. Yours truly, Dr. De La Cruz.

Hi there,Please contact your doctor as to his/her protocol for garments/foam pads.  Some doctors dont use foam pads, some have custom boards.  Each will have a different say as to how to wear it and reasons why.  You trusted your surgeon for surgery, trust them for post op care answers