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?
March 14, 2015
Answer: Wearing Compression Garment After Tumescent Liposuction? I personally have my liposuction patients wear the garment 24/7 except to shower for 4 weeks post op for 2 main reasons:1.) Controlling swelling: the compression on your tissues helps your body to reabsorb the edema fluid that accumulates in the tissues after any procedure. This can take quite some time to happen without help from the compression garments2.) Improving contour: the compression helps to keep the tissues adherent to the underlying structures while healing, this can help prevent the wrinkled skin appearance that can happen when the tissues heal in ways we don't want them to.For those reasons many of us would argue that the compression is as important as, if not more important than, the method of liposuction used in determining the final outcome. I would suggest putting your garment back on as it is the best way to control the swelling.Hope that helps!
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March 14, 2015
Answer: Wearing Compression Garment After Tumescent Liposuction? I personally have my liposuction patients wear the garment 24/7 except to shower for 4 weeks post op for 2 main reasons:1.) Controlling swelling: the compression on your tissues helps your body to reabsorb the edema fluid that accumulates in the tissues after any procedure. This can take quite some time to happen without help from the compression garments2.) Improving contour: the compression helps to keep the tissues adherent to the underlying structures while healing, this can help prevent the wrinkled skin appearance that can happen when the tissues heal in ways we don't want them to.For those reasons many of us would argue that the compression is as important as, if not more important than, the method of liposuction used in determining the final outcome. I would suggest putting your garment back on as it is the best way to control the swelling.Hope that helps!
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Compression and rest I suggest that the patients wear a compression garment for at least 6 weeks after liposuction. If you minimize your physical activity and wear compression that would be the best ways to reduce the swelling.
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Compression and rest I suggest that the patients wear a compression garment for at least 6 weeks after liposuction. If you minimize your physical activity and wear compression that would be the best ways to reduce the swelling.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Compression garment after tumescent liposuction You should ask your surgeon about this, however I generally recommend patients wear their compression garment day and night for 3 weeks then another 3 weeks during the day only. Reduce salt intake and drink plenty of fluids to encourage going to the washroom regularly. This can help.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Compression garment after tumescent liposuction You should ask your surgeon about this, however I generally recommend patients wear their compression garment day and night for 3 weeks then another 3 weeks during the day only. Reduce salt intake and drink plenty of fluids to encourage going to the washroom regularly. This can help.
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