Should I wear my compression garment when exercising?

Ask your plastic surgeon about garments and the duration of wear, because each plastic surgeon will a different protocol.   My patients typically wear the garment as much as possible for six weeks.  Should the swelling resolve faster than usual, they will opt for a smaller size garment.  I have received no complaints about wearing the garment other than its itchy quality.  Wearing a soft t-shirt under it resolves this issue.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your questions. Every surgeon has a different protocol for recovery from surgery. The fact that you are asking on here and your surgeon did not review that protocol with you tells me that you did not have your procedure by a reputable, board-certified, plastic surgeon. So I suggest you find one in your area who can help you or call your surgeon for instructions.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery