Compression garment a bit too big - will it still help?

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I think my garment is not quite tight enough. How should it fit? I have to keep pulling it up. I had liposuction on the abdomen, flanks and inner thighs four days ago.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Garments should be tight post procedure, please speak to your physician about getting one that is more customized or get spanx or a foam pad for underneith.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

You should see your plastic surgeon because if it is too big you'll most likely need a new garment or you'll need to wrap certain areas with an ACE bandage.

Robert N. Severinac, MD · Answer

The reason for these garments is to give support to healing tissues.  With a tummy tuck the garment supports the skin and fat flap against the underlying muscle layer. With liposuction, the space created by the removal of fat is obliterated by the garment which also supports the skin against the body.So a loose garment would be ineffective. You should get the next size down from your plastic surgeon.All my best.

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