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A member asked:
I had liposuction, and wearing a medical compression garment. how long i should wear this?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Usually 6 weeks or s: Your surgeon must have advised you about that.On an average 3-6 weeks.
Answered 6/27/2012
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I like six weeks: I've always preferred to keep my patients in garments for about 6 weeks. Many patients learn to like to like the extra support and will keep them on longer.
Answered 9/25/2014
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Liposuction: I usually recommend 6 weeks. http://vipplasticsurgery.com/body/#liposuction.
Answered 3/10/2013
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Surgeon's choice: I would follow the advice of your plastic surgeon who performed your surgery. The longer the better really. :).
Answered 4/7/2013
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