After a tummy tuck you will need to wear the abdominal binder/compression garment usually for 6 weeks after surgery. You will not be able to do any heavy lifting, sit-ups, or vigorous exercise during this time either. For people who have lost more than 100 pounds or so, the compression will need to be worn for a longer period of time.

The length of time that a patient must wear an elastic compression garment depends on the type of aftercare technique preferred by the surgeon. If the surgeon closes the incisions with stitches then patients are typically instructed to wear a garment for 2 to 6 weeks.

abdominal binder is a binder that wraps around the abdomen area after a procedure such as abdominoplasty or tummy tuck has been performed.

The elastic compression garment is used to diminish the amount of swelling and bruising in the treated area. It also prevents accumulation of excess fluid (serum or blood) under the skin, and helps to maintain the contour of the treated area. It should be worn continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except while showering) for the first 3-4 weeks. After that time, it can generally be used for support and comfort during the daytime only, for an additional 3 weeks.

After liposuction, swelling is expected. A compression garment helps reduce swelling and helps to reshape the tissue. Many patients see little difference or are even larger during the first week after surgery. The following week, patients usually begin to see results. After 2 months, the patient will be at about 80% of the result. Improvement continues until about 6 months after surgery when all of the swelling should be gone.

A binder is to be worn for two weeks following the date of surgery. Following the keyhole procedure, support should be worn for at least 2 months. This need not be a binder; an elastic shirt would suffice.

This is very much dependent upon the type of garment worn, the nature of the wearer and whether the garment is worn alone or under other clothing. It is generally expected that the garments used for infants are more likely to be out-grown rather than worn out.

The garment should be worn for 4 to 6 weeks following liposuction. It will help support the treated areas, reduce swelling, and help prevent seromas and hematomas.

The pressure garment should be worn during at least the first two weeks of your cosmetic surgery recovery. You can take it off for a few hours after the first week to wash it, but must put it on again once it has been cleaned.

Answer: The addition of compression hose is regarded by many vein specialists as one of the most important advances in the treatment of venous disease. Compression hose have been proven effective when used for preventative care, during treatment, and for long-term therapy after treatment. Graduated compression prevents blood from pooling in the leg veins, thereby helping overall circulation. Compression is greatest at the ankle, gradually decreasing up the leg.

Compression hose are regarded by many vein specialists as an important tool in the treatment of venous disease. Compression hose have been proven effective at easing many of the symptoms associated with venous disease. They are also necessary after a procedure, either Sclerotherapy or CTEV, is performed. Furthermore, many insurance companies require a period of Class II Compression before a procedure can be performed.

For best results we ask you to wear the compression hose for 10 days to 2 weeks after the procedure. The hose are washable on a delicate cycle or in the sink. (Hang to dry.)

Yes, for about six weeks. After the gland is excised and liposuction is performed a large open space exists. The compression garment helps the tissue come together and close. The placement of drains also helps. Another function of the garment is that it helps reduce the initial swelling and contract the skin over the surgical site.

The binder or girdle is used to diminish the amount of swelling and bruising in the abdominal area, especially after Liposuction in combination with Abdominoplasty. It also prevents accumulation of excess fluid (serum or blood) under the abdominal skin, and helps to maintain the contour of your new abdomen. It should be worn continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except while showering) for the first 3-4 weeks.

A post surgical compression garment is used to help aid in the recovery of all plastic, cosmetic, thoracic, general and oncological surgery procedures. The main focus of our products is to help reduce the swelling and heal the area of treatment quicker.

Male compression garments are used to help reduce the swelling after procedures like peck implants, or male breast reduction (gynecomastia) and other procedures.

We highly recommend wearing compression hose as we have found that they not only help accelerate the treatment process, but also help to decrease some of the side effects of treatment, such as the temporary "lumpiness" as described earlier.

Wearing a high quality post operative compression garment can help you during the recovery process in the following ways: Reduce swelling (edema) and flush potentially harmful fluids from your body- the garment will provide compression on the skin that will push body fluids away from the skin, helping to reduce swelling and aiding in flushing fluids from your body. Flushing fluids from your body can help reduce bruising and the risk of infection during the healing process.

This depends on the extent of liposuction and the area. Dr. Spence bases this recommendation on skin tone and the swelling after surgery. This may vary from 2 to 6 weeks.

Some users (e.g. in sand arenas) have told us that they have reset the same shoes 4 times! But generally, you should expect 1 reset only. With the "plain" EponaShoe, except for the most extreme uses, they last for a normal 6-week interval, and sometimes can be re-set for another six weeks. Carriage horses and endurance riders going on rocky surfaces order the EponaShoe version with inset "carbide-tips" for enhanced wear resistance.

Garments are usually hired out for a weekend and no longer than one week. However more flexible arrangements can be decided on an individual basis. Pick up and return dates are agreed on at the time of hire.

The pads should be changed as needed. A small dog such as a Yorki could use fewer pads per day, while a large dog such as a German Shepherd could use more pads per day. For adult pets with incontinence or heavy seasonal flow, additional absorbency may be needed. Consider using our new Simple Solution Disposable Diapers.

Contraindications (medical conditions in which compression is not recommended): Ischemia (e.g. advanced arterial disease) of the legs; Uncontrolled congestive heart failure; Untreated septic phlebitis of the leg; and, Phlegmasia coerulea dolens. The wearing of compression should also be used with caution in the presence of: Skin infections; Seeping dermatoses; Incompatibility to fabric of garment; Impaired sensitivity of the limb; and, Immobility (confinement to bed).

After tumescent liposuction there is always some residual blood-tinged tumescent local anesthetic solution that remains under the skin within the treated areas. If this blood-tinged fluid is allowed to remain under the skin, it increases the degree of bruising, swelling and tenderness. By using "open-drainage" with good compression, most of this fluid is "squeezed out" within the first 24 hours after surgery, and healing is more rapid.

After some surgical procedures tight fitting surgical garments are used to help reduce bruising and remove excess water from the tissues. However, if they are excessively tight or create folds over your skin they can cause problems. If you feel your garment is either too tight or too loose, please contact the practice so we can provide you with a better fitting one. top page

It is important that excess water be fully wrung from the garment before wear and the lining wiped dry before use. Do not be concerned with removing too much water, as BodyTeq's special absorbent fibers will maintain an appropriate amount regardless of how much water has been wrung from the garment. Hang problem garments for 15 minutes, enabling excess water to collect to the bottom of the garment. Then wring a second time, removing any surplus.