Garments provide support for the skin as it retracts following liposuction; they also help to decrease swelling and improve your contour after surgery.

Most surgeons require that patients wear an elastic compression garment for a certain length of time after liposuction. Such garments are intended to provide continuous postoperative compression to areas treated by liposuction. Some garments are constructed from Lycra type cloth. Other garments are made from elastic cloth typical to that used for girdles. The garments are usually crotchless so that the patient can urinate and defecate without having to remove the garment. See similar questions...

after 7 days you can take off the compression garment, bandages and plasters, take a shower, wash the garment and wear it for the next, ie. second week; after 2 weeks of constant wearing of the compression garment, you can take off it once a day just to take a shower - and do it so in the 3rd and 4th week following the operation; After 10 days from the operation day, during the next 6 weeks massage the treated areas once a day for 1h. See similar questions...

Simple clothing that opens in the front or pulls over easily, and loose pants are best for patients who are undergoing Pure Tumescent Liposuction plastic surgery. Because a large volume of Tumescent Solution is injected into the tissues at the time of surgery, there is often substantial leakage of pink tinged clear fluid for about 18 hours after the surgery. Loose clothing will facilitate getting dressed over a form-fitting girdle and light dressings. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Although most skin outgrowths are harmless and can be left alone safely, they may be treated for the following purposes: See similar questions...

It is normal to experience some pain for an hour or two following surgery, for which as much pain medication as necessary is given. Thereafter, the area feels like a large bruise, and a prescription for light pain medication is given, to be used as necessary. When only one or two small areas are treated, particularly on the face and neck, "twilight" anesthesia and local anesthesia may be used. When multiple or large areas are treated, general anesthesia is recommended. See similar questions...

All surgery involves some risk. Potential complications may include infection, bleeding, asymmetry or poor healing, skin pigmentation changes, and/or reaction to anesthesia. See similar questions...

It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. The day after surgery, you will need to move around a bit to promote blood circulation. Dr. Broadway will advise you to limit yourself to these brief periods of gentle activities for the first few days. Remember, you must not take aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory medications, and you should not smoke for a while following surgery. See similar questions...

Liposuction alone may take between 1 to 3 hrs., depending upon the number of areas treated and the amount of fat to be removed. Bruising may persist up to 1-2 weeks. Time off work may vary from a couple days to one week. See similar questions...

A key factor in liposuction results is the width of the surgeon's cannulae (internal suction probes). Wider and bigger cannulae are helpful for the surgeon to save time as they can remove more fat in less time. However, they usually are a DISADVANTAGE to patients. These wider cannulae need larger skin incisions and also create wider ridges in the fatty layer leading to noticeable scarring. Small cannulae do not cause these ridges and usually provide a more natural result. See similar questions...

Physicians from many specialties have contributed to the development of this procedure. Early on, cosmetic surgeons in Europe, especially Italy and France, led the charge. In the United States it has been embraced by many specialties, although the major breakthroughs have come at the hands of Dermatologic surgeons. It is, therefore, a procedure which cannot be claimed by any one specialty. See similar questions...

As with liposuction surgery, it is important to avoid drugs that promote bleeding, including Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and any arthritis pain medication for one week before surgery. Vitamin E should be stopped for at least 3-4 weeks, since it interferes with Vitamin K function to produce clotting factors in the liver. See similar questions...

Pure Tumescent Liposuction, in capable hands will greatly limit blood loss, thus limiting post-op bruising, swelling, and most importantly, pain. Since very little blood is spilled, little is left behind in the tissues, and thus there is minimal inflammatory response, and minimal stimulus to inflammatory fluid build-up in the tissues which would manifest as prolonged swelling. See similar questions...

Yes. Almost everyone has some degree of anxiety before having a surgical procedure, including liposuction. Some people have more anxiety than others. Although liposuction patients do experience some post-operative soreness and tenderness, patients who have had liposuction with tumescent local anesthesia rarely require any medication for pain other than Tylenol. See similar questions...

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 to 4 weeks. After that time, it can generally be used for support and comfort during the daytime only, for an additional 3 weeks. See similar questions...

This is purely for your protection in case of a lost tag. It helps us identify who the item belongs to, and you will not be out that money. It is also important for every other item that you bring. See similar questions...