Compression garments for arms after lipo?

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I've read differing opinions from doctors re: how long to wear compression garments for my arms after lipo, with some doctors not even recommending them. Would appreciate some thoughts. My procedure was 4 weeks ago; for past few days, I've been wearing my arm garments 8-10 hours every other day. Are they still doing anything if I am not wearing them more consistently? I think my arms look "skinnier" right after I take them off, but that may just be my mind playing tricks on me! Thank you!

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

When performing liposuction to the arms on my clients I recommend 4 weeks of wearing the compression garment. If the patient is still experiencing some swelling I often discuss wearing it another 2 weeks or so. Hope that helps!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

For the arms, I typically use compression garments after liposuction to help give nice results and to help prevent fluid collections.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided
information as well.. This is the surgical
procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most
performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order
to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It
can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin,
abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small
incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied,
it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After
liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months
after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment
for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at
least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many
time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain.
Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an
accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also
really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery,
that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your
body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use
compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure
and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing
it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on
your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult
with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than
fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed
performing a thigh lift.

Disnalda Matos, MD · Answer

Hello Thanks you for the questionMy patients use garments depending of the need of each one, normally even months if its needed, so try to get in contact with your surgeon to address what you need or for how long you'll need it. Best of luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I usually have patients wear a compression garments for 3-6 weeks. Some surgeons do not even use them.  Best to check in with your surgeon.

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