Compression Garments yes or no?
Compression garments were my friend. I drew the swell hell card. Wore both the breast/arm and abdominal for 3 months, then just the abdominal nightly pretty much for 2 yrs, until I had my upper body lift. 6 weeks and gone for good. It did help for me to look normal in the mornings and most of the day. By night time I looks like I was ready to deliver a 6lb baby.
I also felt more comfortable in the garments. They held everything in and together. Worked well for holding the silicone strips on the incisions too.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
My doctor didn't have me use them, never even mentioned them. I never noticed any tremendous swelling and everything was fine!
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I'm at a similar point post LBL as you. I just posted my 2 week post-op photos and, after looking at yours as well, I have a LOT less swelling. I have been using compression garments 24/7 since the day of my surgery and plan to use the mid thigh to ribs one that they gave me for at least a month. After that I'll probably still find a flexible waist trainer to use for a year or so. This is what my surgeon recommended.
