How long do I wear compression garment after lipo?

On average, we’ll ask patients to wear compression 24/7 for the first 3 to 6 weeks, except when showering, and at night for a couple of months after that.

Is compression good after lipo?

Wearing a compression garment after liposuction helps the body recover and increases your comfort during the healing process. The body naturally produces fluids during recovery. These fluids can accumulate and become trapped, causing swelling and discomfort and prolonging the healing process.

What happens if you don’t wear compression garment after lipo?

By not wearing a compression garment, the risk of noticeable scarring and bruising is greatly increased. Even pressure from a compression garment can also ease pain from the surgery. Without wearing a properly fitted garment, discomfort is likely.

Are Spanx enough compression after lipo?

The first garment should be fitted for you in the office prior to surgery and applied in the operating room. Often it will become loose as the edema is mobilized, and then it will need to be replaced. Spanx is a reasonable compression garment if it gives enough support and is the right size.

What kind of compression garments are used for liposuction?

There are many types of compression available from pantyhose, socks, full-body garments, sleeves, tops, and more. All of these garments are designed to be worn exactly on the area that has been treated, to help speed up the healing process in this area.

Do you have to wear a post op compression garment?

A tight post op compression garment will also cause lines, dents and irregularities, that’s why we only recommend post op garments with moderate compression and to ALWAYS wear the foam sheet under the garment at all times.

What’s the best way to do a liposuction?

We found that the best solution for this problem is to wrap the body with a sheet of compressed foam that is about one inch thick ( the Pilates matt) and then on top of that wear the compression girdle. This way the tight stricture lines of the compression garment are obtunded by the foam and have minimal or no impression on the skin.

Which is the most expensive type of liposuction?

Lowest Liposuction Price Can Be Most Expensive. Cost of Liposuction is an important factor when considering liposuction surgery. The cost of liposuction can range from $2500 per treatment area to over $5000. Howeverthe quality of liposuction is more important than the price of liposuction. If the ultimate goal of liposuction is to have…