Wearing Compression Garment After Tumescent Liposuction?

June 9, 2009
Asked By:kimathomek in tennessee

How long should you wear compression garments? I am having a lot of swelling if I don't wear one. Its been 19 days since the procedure. What should I do to decrease swelling and water retention?

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March 16, 2017

Answer: Compression garment after tumescence liposuction and liposculpting with #DrMarcDuPere #Toronto plastic surgeon

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Marc DuPéré, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2017

Answer: Compression garment after tumescence liposuction and liposculpting with #DrMarcDuPere #Toronto plastic surgeon

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Marc DuPéré, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 23, 2017

Answer: Garment

Roberto Gonzalez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 23, 2017

Answer: Garment

Roberto Gonzalez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2017

Answer: How Long to Wear Compression Garment after Liposuction

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Joyce C. Chen, MD, MPH, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2017

Answer: How Long to Wear Compression Garment after Liposuction

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Joyce C. Chen, MD, MPH, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 14, 2015

Answer: Wearing Compression Garment After Tumescent Liposuction?

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 14, 2015

Answer: Wearing Compression Garment After Tumescent Liposuction?

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 16, 2014

Answer: Compression and rest

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 16, 2014

Answer: Compression and rest

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 17, 2014

Answer: Compression garment after tumescent liposuction

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December 17, 2014

Answer: Compression garment after tumescent liposuction

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