Are spanx as good as a lipo garment after liposuction?

For men or women?: Yours is an excellent question. I will refer it to some experts in liposuction for people of either gender.

Spanx not Effective: Liposuction garments are expensive but designed to minimize swelling and bruising. This is something in a better forum i could demonstrate with a link to typical swelling and bruising pictures i was able to produce with a surgical garment. Unfortunately, links here just are left garbled. http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/tummy_tuck/bruising_swelling_recovery_gallery.htm leaving no room for answer.

No: Surgical garments will offer more compression, additionally they are made with side zippers and are usually crotchless so they are far more convenient and comfortable in the early post operative period. Spanx are ok after the first several weeks.

Very good: Some of my male patients prefer to wear spanx rather than our garments. So far, I have had positive results and feedback from my patients.

Most of the time: We have used spanx after liposuction with very good results. One must make sure that they don't wrinkle, especially on the abdomen, which can cause deep creases in the tissue. I recommend to add some type of flat, smooth support here. Something like a thin piece of cardboard will do, placed under the spanx, to make the tummy very smooth and flat without the wrinkle.

Not Really: Spanx are good, but they probably don't provide enough compression and are more difficult to put on and remove. A couple weeks after liposuction, spanx are likely adequate.