A female asked:
Do i have to wear a compression garment after a thigh lift? will i need to wear some kind of compression shorts after my thigh lift, and for how long?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Terrence Higginsanswered
Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
You : You will not need a compression garment unless liposuction also performed on the lower extremities at same time...
Best of luck to you.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Leonard Grossmananswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
It : It is highly unlikely that you may need a compression garment after a thigh lift.
Well, at least not in my practice.
Good luck from nyc.
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Humberto Palladinoanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Yes,: Usually a thigh lift is performed in conjunction with liposuction and because of this you will be required to use a compression garment. I recommend at least 2 weeks, but if possible a month. Best to you.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Ergun Kocakanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Compression Garment: Hello. A compression garment is necessary to allow your body to adjust to its new shape after the procedure. You can expect to wear a compression garment for the first couple weeks, after which its use can be reduced at the discretion of your surgeon.
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Last updated Sep 7, 2020
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