Wear Your Compression Garment FaithfullyĬompression garments reduce swelling, promote healing, create shapely results, and reduce the risk of fluid buildup known as a seroma, a possible tummy tuck complication. In this blog, I’ll share my tips for minimizing post-tummy tuck swelling and speeding the natural healing process along. Taking the right steps in your initial recovery will help resolve swelling more quickly so you can enjoy your final result sooner.

Ganchi’s office can guide you through your post surgical needs.Swelling is a normal part of tummy tuck recovery, and while most of it resolves within the first 2 months, some residual swelling can last for 6 months to a year. Be sure to ask your doctor or care staff plenty of questions about your preparing for surgery and postoperative care. Your plastic surgeon’s office should be able to recommend online or local resources for the type of compression garment you need. Some doctor’s offices and hospitals also carry compression garments and supply them as part of your surgery. Compression garments can be ordered online or found at specialty shops or medical supply stores. You will need to have the garment the day of the operation so be prepared with the correct garment in the correct size. You surgical staff will inform you on the type of compression garment that is necessary for your recovery.

Breast Reduction or Gynecomastia: Chest compression top or vest.

Brachioplasty (Arm Reduction): Arm Sleeves.

Thigh or Knee Lift: Compression pant or knee cuff.

Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty): Abdominal or full length garment or girdle.

Liposuction: Depends on location of liposuction.

Breast Augmentation or Implants: Chest compression vest or band.

Compression apparel can reduce swelling, support skin and muscles, and increase one’s mobility after cosmetic surgery. No matter what type of plastic surgery you have, a compression garment can play an important role in the recovery process. Your plastic surgeon or support staff should review your plastic surgery recovery information which contains the specifics on how often and how long a compression garment should be worn to optimize surgical results. Compression garments can be worn while sleeping for comfort and stabilization. Patients continue to wear compression apparel for support throughout the day for several weeks to two months. Compression garments can be worn 24 hours a day the first few days after major surgeries. Your post surgery comfort can be affected and recovery time can quicken if you wear your compression garment as recommended by your cosmetic surgeon. A compression belt or garment can aid the necessary stabilization for proper recovery. For example, following some abdominoplasty surgeries, not only has excess skin been removed from the abdominal region, the muscles may have been tightened by the procedure as well. Unwanted shifting associated with some plastic surgeries such as breast implants, liposuction, and tummy tucks (also known as abdominoplasty) can be greatly reduced if a compression garment is properly worn. Doing so will help ensure cosmetic alterations look as natural as possible. Wearing a compression garment can also help the skin and muscles stay smooth and toned post operation. Worn for a variety of reasons following surgery, compression gear is often used to help minimize and reduce swelling and bruising. A variety of compression garments are available to consumers for fitness, general heath, and post surgical needs, so be sure you’re getting the highest quality surgical grade compression apparel for your post cosmetic surgery healing. Often made from polyester and spandex-like materials, surgical compression garments are used to help strengthen and protect the skin, muscles and tissues that has been affected by plastic surgery. Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash What is A Compression Garment and How Does It WorkĪ compression garment is a tool that is highly recommended or prescribed by plastic surgeons to patients recovering from cosmetic surgery. Learn more about compression garments, and how they work in the following sections.

Numerous styles of compression apparel and tools are available. Compression garments are used during the healing process following many cosmetic surgeries. While selecting a qualified surgeon is an important step in the cosmetic surgery process postoperative care is also necessary for a successful outcome. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Americans spent $16.5 billion on cosmetic surgery procedures in 2018.

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