Question:
For a tummy tuck is should the compression garment extend all the way to the
knee? What type did you use? — Michelle H. (posted on June 9, 2004)
June 9, 2004
i had a abdominalplasty with liposuction of hipe buttocks and upper
thieghs. if you dont have any liposuction i would recomened at least to the
upper theigh. you will have swelling in the surrounding areas. the
compression garments prevents that. more imporantly you want the skin to
adhere back to the muscle. you dont want pockets of fluids making you look
lumpy. you want that firm tight look.you will wear that garment at least 6
weeks 24/7 then 12 hours a day. there will come a point when youn you will
look foward to wearing it. you will like the support it gives you. all the
best! Tracey
— traceybubbles
June 9, 2004
I had a full TT (anchor) about 6 wks. ago. The binder they gave me in the
hospital didn't seem wide enough to me. It basically covered only my
mid-section - not high enough to the breast bone and not low enough to the
pubic bone. So, a few days after I got home, I switched over to a regular,
good brand, one-peice bra girdle that was knee-length. I bought it one size
smaller than I expected to need. Boy it felt so GREAT! It kept me
completely tight and in place. When I'd turn over in bed,or make any type
of movements, it didn't hurt my incision area at all because I was
compressed so tightly. It was sort of a pain to get on and off, but well
worth it and I highly recommend it. I used it for just over 4 weeks and
have seen a great result with the reduction of swelling and puffiness.
Now, I have switched to wearing the ultra high waist lycra stretch panties
from Wal-Mart. They extend up to my bra line and although they're not
nearly as tight as the girdle, they do give me the feeling of support and
firmness that I still need at this time. Honestly I don't want to give
them up any time soon! Hope this helps - good luck with your surgery!
— Mary W.
June 9, 2004
If your just having a tt and no work done on your legs, a good panty girdle
is pretty much all you need.
— Patty H.
June 10, 2004
Michelle, I had a Lower Body life 4 wks ago, I woke up in the hospital in a
4 panel Binder. I wore it every monet 24/7 for 3 wks. When I went back to
work a week ago, i switched to wearing a girdle, more panty type. I cannot
wear anything to the knees and thru the thighs b/c my saddle bags are still
very numb from the lipo.
P.S. I still wear the binder at night to sleep in!
— heathercross
June 10, 2004
I have my zoot suit, as I lovingly call it. Extends from my calves to just
under the breasts. It is a stage one garment so it unzips 90% of the way
on both sides and has hooks. This allows the garment to be put on properly
without pulling across fresh incisions and across very sore areas from
liposuction. I had a LBL (which included a full extended abdominoplasty -
360 degree cut and an anchor incision plus a lateral thigh lift) and now
extensive lipo in the legs in prep for the skin removal and the upper
portion of the abdominoplasty to get the skin above the belly button off.
Both times I am wearing the same zoot suit and it does really make things
feel better like the others said. You will look forward to it for quite a
while. I expect to be in the garment 24/7 for at least 2 months because of
the extensive leg swelling I have and then likely at night for at least
another month. Who knows, maybe I'll be wearing it under my wedding dress
in 4 months. LOL
— zoedogcbr
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