How Long Do You Recommend Wearing the Compression Garment After Liposuction? (2024)

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How Long Do You Recommend Wearing the Compression Garment After Liposuction? ›

The nature of your liposuction surgery, the volume of fat removed, and the individual healing rate all affect how long you should wear your compression garment. Plastic surgeons frequently advise wearing the compression sleeve around the arm twenty-four hours a day for two to four weeks.

Patients are generally instructed to wear compression garments for a maximum of 6 weeks. In the first 2-3 weeks of healing, it is recommended for most patients to wear compression garments 24 hours a day.

This helps to provide added comfort while still targeting the area of compression. Ultimately, I initially advise liposuction patients to wear their compression garment 24 hours a day for three weeks (showering excluded), and then only at night for the subsequent three weeks.

For at least the first two weeks after your surgery, we recommend wearing your compression garment 24 hours a day, except when bathing. After three to six weeks, Dr. Landis might clear you to reduce your time spent wearing the garment to only half a day.

Do I wear my compression garment while sleeping? For the first 2 weeks, you should absolutely wear the garment while sleeping. After this, Dr. Howland will allow you to wear the garment either during the day or at night.

This is normal and your skin will continue to tighten over the next 2-3 months. After 6 Weeks: Even though your skin will continue to tighten for up to 6 months after liposuction, by now you should see a body contour approaching 80-90% of your final results.

You can sleep on your side only after two or three weeks following liposuction. Do you need drains after liposuction? Yes, you'll probably need drains after liposuction. Small drains will be placed at the surgical sites to prevent the accumulation of fluid around the incisions.

Using compression garments can effectively reduce swelling and therefore eliminate bruising faster. Loose skin can retract and tighten better if you use compression garments after liposuction. Compression clothing that fits appropriately will not be adequate. Clothing for compression should be snug but not too snug.

Alternative body shapers/compression garments that you purchase (spanx, underarmour, etc.) will be your stage two garment. You may switch to a stage two type garment whenever you have been cleared by your doctor to do so (normally the stage one garment is worn for 7-10 days).

Approximately 1 to 2 weeks following your procedure, the swelling will change to firmness that may persist for about 3 months following your procedure. This firmness indicates that the firmer areas are healing, and your new, slim physique is on its way.

Is it OK to sleep in compression garments? ›

Your normal elastic compression garments, while great for daytime wear, aren't appropriate for sleep because they apply too much compression. This tight fit can cause harmful skin constrictions. While bandaging can be an option, it's time-consuming and can leave you feeling frustrated if they are not applied properly.

Garments such as spanx may help your clothes look and fit better, but don't expect help with skin tightening if you wear one during your weight loss. Compression garments can be very helpful following tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or liposuction surgery. There is no weight loss benefit to wearing a compression garment.

Snug Fit. A properly fitted compression garment should feel like a second skin. It must hug the body closely but not so tight that it causes discomfort or restricts movement. This balance ensures the garment can support healing by applying even pressure without causing additional stress to the body.

Lymphatic massage after lipo helps to transfer the fluid by gently pushing it back into the lymph arteries, decreasing edema, fluid retention, and discomfort. Without lymphatic massage after lipo, inflammation can progress to fibrosis (permanent tissue hardening) or seroma (swelling) (pocket of serum).

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.

Patients typically wear a compression garment for 4-6 weeks following larger body contouring procedures on average. For minor procedures, two weeks may be enough. The length of time you will need to wear a post-surgery garment may vary based on your surgeon's protocol.

We generally recommend the use of chin straps day and night for one week. This is followed by night time use for an additional 2 to 3 weeks following neck liposuction.

Garments such as spanx may help your clothes look and fit better, but don't expect help with skin tightening if you wear one during your weight loss. Compression garments can be very helpful following tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or liposuction surgery. There is no weight loss benefit to wearing a compression garment.