Plastic Surgery - Compression Garments
Why Are Compression Garments Important after Plastic Surgery?
It is widely accepted that compression garments are an important part of recovery from plastic surgery. Compression garments help to ensure a faster and safer recovery from surgery, and can also help patients avoid surgical complications that may develop during the healing process. Compression garments aid healing in the following ways:
- Compression garments promote blood circulation
- Compression garments help to minimize swelling
- Compression garments help to rid the body of potentially harmful fluids
- Compression garments encourage the skin to conform to its new contours
- Compression garments help patients to feel more comfortable throughout recovery
- Compression garments allow patients to return to their routines and physical activities faster
Compression garments are likely to be used during recovery from the following plastic surgery procedures:
- Breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck
- Arm lift
- Butt lift
- Thigh lift
- Body lift
- Face lift
Compression garments are usually worn immediately after surgery is complete, and should continue to be worn through the beginning stages of recovery. While instructions will vary based on the type of procedure that was performed, it may be recommended that compression garments be worn for up to six weeks after plastic surgery.