Liposuction Garment as an Accessory for Healing

Post surgical healing of liposuction is helped along by a liposuction garment.

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure by which fat is extracted (removed) from under the skin from different parts of the body, through small incisions with the help of a hollow stainless steel tube. After the fat is removed, the usual procedure is to leave the incisions open so as to allow draining of excess liquid and blood and to control edema.

The portion affected is covered with absorptive pads which soak the drained fluid; these pads are kept in place with the help of a compression liposuction garment. The usage of the garment depends upon the place from where the fat has been extracted. Say, for the liposuction of the face and neck, the liposuction garment needs to be worn for 18-36 hours post operation. 

The use of the Liposuction Garment

Rapid drainage is encouraged because it will help to heal faster, reduce pain considerably and also eliminate the formation of bruises which are very scary during the post-surgery period.

A few decades ago, the compression liposuction garment was recommended for use for 2-6 weeks; today however, because of the advanced technology, it is used only till the drainage of fluid is complete.

The liposuction garment is mostly recommended for ensuring that there is no unnecessary swelling or fluid retention and the area heals uniformly. The garment actually has a moderate to high elasticity which applies a certain amount of pressure on the area, thereby helping in draining of the blood and anesthetic fluid that gets accumulated under the skin post surgery. With this method the fluid is drained rapidly and thus promotes faster healing.

Other ways to Drain Fluid Rapidly

Besides the liposuction garment, there are a few other ways to drain the fluid rapidly.

• One of the most common ways is to place several adits (tiny holes of about 1.5 mm) in the skin around the liposuction area.
• Another way is using HK pads on the skin at the sutures level which pulls out and absorbs the fluid.
• The third most common way is to leave the incision completely uncovered to allow the fluid to drain out.

The liposuction garment however is quite common and widely recommended since not only does it remove the excess fluid by gentle pressure on the spot, but it also keeps the place in shape. This helps the skin regain its original shape and position much faster than otherwise. Moreover, the gentle pressure the liposuction garment puts on the area feels very soothing and reduces pain and swelling considerably.

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