Liposuction does not end after the cosmetic or plastic surgeon has completed the procedure on the operating table. Actually, you need to achieve the results that you wanted by following a smooth and optimal recovery process. This means giving an extra care on your incisions and following your doctor’s recommendation during recovery to achieve a better shape. To do this, you'll need to wear reliable liposuction garments immediately after your cosmetic surgery.
Compression garments after liposuction are very helpful. They help to relieve swelling or tissue edema, to accelerate recovery time and to apply medical compression on the affected body part. This will help to preserve ideal shape and to maximize liposuction end results.
Liposuction is a plastic or cosmetic surgery with the purpose of removing excess fat from upper or lower body part. Most common liposuction procedures are: neck, chin, arms, abdomen, hips and waist, back, thighs, knees and calves Lipo. Read also our blog about liposuction for more details.
There are different types of compression garment after Lipo. Choosing the right one for your case would depend on the involved body part and the stage of your recovery.
A liposuction garment for upper body is perfect for women who have just undergone arms, back, hips, love handles or abdomen liposuction. In this category you can find a variety of designs.
Liposuction girdle for lower body is available in below knee post-surgical compression panty, and above knee shorts or briefs. This type of liposuction garments is ideal for buttocks, thighs, knees or claves Lipo. Some models have a high waist design to accommodate patients who undergone abdomen Liposuction. Use it comfortably after surgery to ensure equal pressure on your body parts is applied, even while you move around.
A compression garment after liposuction for full body or bodysuit can be worn for recovery following a body contouring procedure, or other common upper or lower body liposuction or body lifting procedures.
In a compression garment after Lipo for stage 1 recovery it is common to find hook-and-eye closures or zippers as one of the major features of these garments. This is commonly worn during the first three weeks after the surgery.
The stage 2 compression garments after liposuction are designed without zippers or hook and eye closure. These liposuction garments can be pulled on or off exactly like a regular panty or brief.