How Long Should You Wear Compression Garment and Support Bra for Mommy Makeover?

I like to keep the compression garment on for 5 to 6 weeks and while exercising a spans or other type compression garment based on symptoms. if you have no swelling then it is not needed after the first 5 weeks. I have found that it will help you see the results faster if you do ear the garments. I usually suggest a sports bra with mild compression for the breasts however that isn't really needed and if it causes any problems I suggest not wearing it. I like the sports bra early to avoid aggravating the scar while it is healing.

After a mommy makeover, each surgeon has his or her standards for length of time to wear compression and support garments.  There is no absolute answer, and therefore I can only speak from my own experience.

In Hawaii, at the Mommy Makeover Institute of Hawaii, I have patients wear a compression girdle post tummy tuck for 14 days.  After that, I believe compression does little to decrease swelling and it only adds discomfort, especially in our tropical weather.  I always have patients wear one piece of Reston foam immediately over the belly button for the full 2 weeks.  This decreases the chance of free fat migrating above and below the belly button leading to bars of fat post tummy tuck which are difficult to get rid of.

As for what bra to wear and how long after a Mommy Makeover, it depends on which breast surgery was done.  For breast augmentations, I have the patient wear no bra for 30 days but only nipple covers, and at the beginning, an ace wrap to decrease upper pole swelling and hasten the healing process.  With breast lifts, either Benelli or standard anchor lifts with or without implants, I use a vest.  Support is unnecessary for the first 30-60 days if the implants are positioned correctly.  If I am doing a capsulopexy to correct a double bubble (hopefully some other plastic surgeon's), then we do use support bras with underwires for 21 days. 

Compression garment and support bra use depend on the surgery and the surgeon.  I hope this answers your question.
 

Thank you for your question. You will find many different opinions as to compression garments. Some surgeons use them for several weeks, some use them for several months, and some don’t use them at all. My particular preference is to use the garments for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery depending on how effectively the inflammation is going down. For a combination of a tummy tuck and breast augmentation a week is not likely going to be sufficient to recover. Typically, I recommend 2 weeks for patients who do non-strenuous work such as office work, 3 weeks if they do light activity such as walking around, 4 weeks if it’s strenuous activity such as lifting heavy things. Working with children will be dependent on how physical your activity level is.

The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examine

This varies on each surgeon, so it can be anywhere from two weeks to a couple of months. Some surgeons don't even recommend compression garments, and prefer patients wear a sports bra instead.Please ask your surgeon what they would like for you.

Compression garments and abdominal binders are frequently
used following Mommy Makeover surgery for several reasons.These devices provide compression which
reduces swelling, increases comfort and minimizes the potential for seroma
formation. I
generally tell my patients to use compression garments and binders for 3 weeks
following surgery.When drains are used,
we continue the use of binders for longer periods of time.It’s interesting to note that when we
discontinue the use of these devices, many patients continue to wear them.They feel that the extra support makes them
feel more comfortable during activity.

Thank you for your question. Usually, a 6-8 week period is good, and some need or want to wear it longer. Everyone is different, and you will know what your needs are. I hope this helps.

Different PSs have different view on this. You need to follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations. We tell our patients to wear their compression garments at all times for about 8-10 weeks. After 10 weeks, the patient can wear the garment as much as they can for another 6 weeks. The patients will be evaluated every 4 weeks and the recommendation may change based on the patient's healing status. Our patients wear a sports bra for about 8 weeks and after that they can wear any type of bra they like. Good luck.

   Dear recoff,  Length of time varies amongst surgeons, but most of us ask our patients to wear garments anywhere from 3-6 weeks. If you are unsure, ask your surgeon.

after mommy makeover surgery I usually have my patients wear compression garment for the first 3 weeks at all time and the second three weeks just half time. this helps to reduce swelling.