Compression indentation - garment too tight? Permanent?

That sounds completely normal for a garment within the first week. As swelling comes down it will loosen. If you are concerned then go see your surgeon to be examined. Best of luck! 

Garments after liposuction help with healing and decrease complications. As with any tight garments or clothing, some indentations can happen but, it they are due to the garment, they will completely resolve.I suggest that you see your doctor and review your concerns.Best regards and I hope that helps you, Dr. Sapijaszko.

It is perfectly normal to see indents from your compression garment. Don't worry, they are not permanent. It is best to adjust the garment frequently so the indentions are not in the same area all the time. You can also line areas with gauze or pads. Reston foam is a material that can be worn under a garment (usually in the abdominal area) to keep it lying smooth. 

A pressure garment is too tight if you have trouble breathing or too much discomfort from the garment. All patients get some indents and lines from the garment, especially along the zipper area. These go away once the garment is off for several hours just like sleep wrinkles go away. I have never seen in 33 years of liposuction a permanent problem caused by the garment. If you are concerned discuss with your surgeon.

If the zipper is digging in, then place a piece of foam under that area so it is smooth. Compression too tight can cause indentions. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon's office.

Hi, SkinnymandaYou would experience the worst swelling between 1-2 weeks.  For the following 6 weeks, swelling will decrease.  Please check with your plastic surgeon.  We do want tight compression; but you don't want to be uncomfortable with prolonged indentation.  It will be helpful to massage over the liposuction site.Best regards.

Compression garment after surgery should be supportive but not too compressive. The feeling you should have its that you are aware of the garment rather than in discomfort. If that is the case than please check with the garment provider for a slightly looser pressure garment. Swelling will come down with time and the tightness will dissipate. A garment which is not uniform can of course create indentation and should be avoided.I suggest garments to my patients for 3months to get the best outcome.

It is always best to check with your PS, but in my experience, this is very normal for this stage of healing. It is not safe to continue to wear a very tight compression garment when you are a 4-6 weeks out from surgery or longer as indentations in the same place over time and create a permanent indentation. 

The garment should provide some compression but not be uncomfortable. You can put the garment over a Tshirt or put a small wash cloth in any area thats digging into you. I do think garments that are too tight can cause some permanent problems so I would check with your surgeon. Best of luck.Paul Wigoda, MDdrwigoda.com