Compression garment

A com­pres­si­on gar­ment is a clo­se-fit­ting medi­cal gar­ment worn after cer­tain pro­ce­du­res. Com­mon types include gird­les, body­suits, shorts and ves­ts that app­ly tar­ge­ted pres­su­re to the trea­ted tis­sue. It is a stan­dard part of after­ca­re fol­lo­wing many body con­tou­ring operations.

Appli­ca­ti­on

After lipo­suc­tion, a tum­my tuck or a thigh lift, even pres­su­re helps the skin sett­le onto the new body con­tour. It limits swel­ling and brui­sing and lowers the risk of flu­id coll­ec­tions such as a sero­ma. Many pati­ents also find that the gar­ment gives a reassu­ring sen­se of sup­port when moving.

Good to know

It is usual­ly worn day and night for seve­ral weeks; the exact dura­ti­on is set by the trea­ting doc­tor. A good fit mat­ters: a gar­ment that is too tight can cau­se pres­su­re marks and skin irri­ta­ti­on, while one that is too loo­se loses its effect. Having a spa­re makes washing easier.

Matching tre­at­ment at Swiss Der­ma Cli­nic: Lipo­suc­tion