Will i have to wear a special garment after a mini tummy tuck? ive heard that a compression garment is worn after a mini tummy tuck. what is it for, and how long will i have to wear it?

Light : Light compression after a mini-tummy-tuck can reduce swelling and post-operative pain by providing support. The type and duration will vary from plastic surgeon to plastic surgeon.

A : A compression garment is usually worn for 2-3 weeks after a mini tummy tuck to decrease swelling and to assist with regaining the shape of the lower abdomen. This garment is removed for showering.

Support : Support garments - they not only help to reduce swelling in the earlier days, but when worn including over the scar, it helps to reduce thickening of the scar - so, i ask them to wear for twelve hours, every day for 4-6 months.

I : I have my patients wear it for comfort and to control the swelling.It also affords soem protection should you sneeze or cough so you are less likely to disrupt the sutures.Usually you wear it a week or two.www.beautybybrueck.com.

An : An abdominal binder should be worn by the patients for a few reasons. It allows tissues to heal faster, it provides comfort in patients with muscle tightening and it prevents seroma or fluid accumulation. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.

Varies...: Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to specifics. This is true because different plastic surgeons will use different binders/garments whereas some will use no garment… best wishes.