Why Should You Wear Compression After Surgery?

Post Surgical compression can play a key role into optimising your healing journey after undergoing cosmetic procedures. 

Although the use of compression therapy may not be a new concept, its recognition as a vital form of therapy post-operation has gained prominence only in recent times. With positive feedback from patients and successful outcomes, surgeons now acknowledge compression as a crucial element in the healing journey after cosmetic surgery. Despite a limited amount of experimental research on post-operative compression garment use, there's a growing trend among surgeons, clinics, and hospitals to recommend these garments. Patients are increasingly encouraged to invest in compression wear immediately after their surgeries, aiming to expedite recovery and minimize the risk of complications.

Compression garments are specifically designed from breathable and elastic medical-grade materials, whether it's post liposuction, breast augmentation, breast reduction surgery, abdominoplasty, or other aesthetic abdominal, body or breast surgeries, their primary purpose is to accelerate the healing process by reducing post operative edema  (swelling) , stabilising the surgery site , and preventing fluid buildup.

The lymphatic system is our own natural waste system which moves fluid and expels toxins.

After your Surgery it is important that the lymphatic system is working as efficiently as possible to optimise your healing. 

By removing any excess fluid, it will reduce, swelling, pain and reduces the risk of seromas which is a build up of fluid underneath the skin.

Compression garments allows blood to pump more efficiently to the trauma site, increasing the blood flow allows more oxygen and nutrients to get to the trauma site which in turn helps the appearance of the scar.

Scars are more than just an aesthetic issue, they can become hypertrophic, where they bulge out from the skin and can become increasingly painful. By wearing compression you will allow the scarring to heal flat.

Due to the increase in blood microcirculation it will reduce the risk of a hematoma (which is a build up of blood under the skin) which can happen up to 3 weeks after surgery. The increase in circulation will also help towards decreasing post operative bruising.

If you are having breast surgery with implants wearing compression will help stabilise your implants and reduces the risk of rotation. If your implant is placed behind the muscle wearing compression can help alleviate the lactic acid build up post op.

Post Surgical Compression Garments also can  help to contour the body during the inital post surgery phase, especially after procedures like liposuction or tummy tucks. As Compression Garments  provide support and decreases any deadspace around the surgery site, it can help with  supporting the new shape and therefore enhncing the post surgical result.

Our customer service team are available to assist you with any further questions you may have about compression garments. You can send an enquiry through our contact form, email us at info@thefittingservice.com, or call our Maidstone Studio on 01622 805108. We aim to answer all enquiries within 48 hours.