Each surgeon has his or her preference and philosophy in regards to wearing compression garments after a liposuction procedure. Dr. David Amron prefers his post-liposuction patients wear compression garments full-time, 24 hours a day, for the first 10 days, followed by 12 to 16 hours a day for the subsequent 10 days. After these 10 days, it may not be necessary to continue wearing them. The purpose of wearing a compression garment after your liposuction procedure is to allow it to heal and to minimize chances of swelling during the recovery process. During his patient consultation before and after liposuction in Los Angeles, Dr. David Amron will discuss the benefits to wearing a compression garment and would strongly advise you to wear a compression garment after the surgery. In the first 24 to 48 hours, it does help to reduce any bleeding and decrease bruising.
Thereafter, wearing a compression garment does give support to the skin and allow it to adhere in a better way during that process where the skin is settling back. With regards to taping, Dr. David Amron has never used taping when he performs liposuction in Los Angeles. Some surgeons prefer to use them, but Dr. Amron does not believe taping will help the area retract any more efficiently. In most cases, simply wearing the compression garment is sufficient in allowing the area to heal post-liposuction.
