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What is it necessary to wear a compression garment after a tummy tuck and liposuction of the lower extremities; what is the benefit? Also, how many weeks do you have to wear it in either case?

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What is it necessary to wear a compression garment after a tummy tuck and liposuction of the lower extremities; what is the benefit? Also, how many weeks do you have to wear it in either case?

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The garment helps shape, control swelling after body contouring procedures. For most patients, the garment is worn about 23 hours a day for the first two weeks, then as much as possible for another 4 weeks or so. Back to Top Email Dr.