What type of compression garment do I need after a tummy tuck?

What type of compression garment do I need after a tummy tuck?

Immediately following liposuction or Tummy tuck surgery you will use stage one garments. They help remove excess swelling due to fluid accumulation caused by body processes increasing circulation at the site of surgery. These garments allow easy drainage of fluids postoperatively.

How tight should compression garment be for tummy tuck?

Howland recommends that patients wear them for 6 weeks: 2 weeks “around the clock” and then 4 weeks for half the day. How tight should compression garments be? A compression garment should support the body with gentle (but not excessive) pressure. It should flatly lay smooth on the skin, not bunched-up or bulky.

Is it good to wear compression garment after tummy tuck?

Enhances Results. Wearing a compression garment is also crucial for achieving a smoother and more even outcome — essential for optimal abdominoplasty results. A compression garment holds everything in place, minimizing skin rippling, formation of bumps, keloid scars, or a wrinkled appearance to the skin.

When can I sleep without my compression garment after a tummy tuck?

Yes, You will need to wear a compression garment to bed for the first four weeks. For most procedures like tummy tucks, BBLs, lipo and body lifts, you will wear it full time for four weeks including when you sleep. You can take the garment off to go to sleep after 4 weeks.

When can I sleep on side after tummy tuck?

Surgeons often recommend sleeping on your back while recovering from a tummy tuck, but you may be able to sleep on your side a few weeks after surgery. When you sleep on your back, you should elevate yourself with pillows. This can help make sleeping on your back more comfortable and easier to get used to.

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.

How long after tummy tuck can I lay in bed?

So, how long will you have to avoid sleeping on your stomach? It is recommended that patients avoid stomach sleeping for at least six weeks after surgery. During those six weeks, your abdomen is healing and producing your results. You do not want your sleeping position to disrupt this process.

When do you wear Stage 2 compression garment?

Unlike the first stage, second stage garments don’t have zippers or eyes which makes them even more comfortable to wear under your clothes. Second stage garments are usually worn between 2 and 8 weeks but you don’t have to wear them all the time.

Can I wear Spanx after tummy tuck?

Your surgeon will be able to best advise you based on the specific procedure you had performed and on how much swelling you are experiencing after surgery but in my practice I recommend wearing a compression garment for at least 6 weeks after surgery and then transitioning to a thinner garment such as a Spanx.

Can I sleep on my side 4 weeks after tummy tuck?

Since you cannot sleep on your stomach after your tummy tuck, you may be wondering what comfortable, safe sleeping position is right for you. Surgeons often recommend sleeping on your back while recovering from a tummy tuck, but you may be able to sleep on your side a few weeks after surgery.

How tight should Stage 2 compression be?

Answer: Should be snug, but not too tight! These devices minimize swelling, decrease pain, decrease discomfort and help remodel tissue.

How do you pee in a compression garment?

First, wearers need to tuck a piece of tissue into one side of the gusset – leaving most of the toilet paper to hang out along the thigh. This is then repeated on the other side to create a protective barrier. The wearer should then part the gusset with their hands, while using the toilet paper like ‘oven mitts’.

How can you tell if compression garment is too tight?

A post-surgery compression garment should be tight enough that you feel held without being overly restrictive. If you find that you cannot walk or squat comfortably, then it may be too tight. In other words, a compression garment should make it comfortable to move around more without as much pain.

What happens at 3 weeks post op tummy tuck?

By weeks 3 and 4 your pain should be almost non-existent when lying down. However, you may still experience some discomfort when getting up from bed, sitting straight, or when driving. You can generally start to drive after 2-3 weeks of your tummy tuck.

Do your thighs swell after tummy tuck?

Answer: Leg Swelling after Tummy Tuck Requires Immediate Attention ! Leg swelling after abdominoplasty always needs to be immediately evaluated by your surgeon. Fortunately, this is most uncommon after tummy tuck. This can be post-operative fluid retention (early on), or blood clots in your legs or pelvis.