Compression minimizes swelling and pain. Constant pressure on tissues that have been operated on helps to prevent excessive fluid build up, and it helps your body absorb fluid that does accumulate. The incisions may look small, but your surgical procedure affected a lot of tissue. Though hidden, the result is trauma to an area that your body begins to heal. Extra blood, lymph and fluids trying to travel to the affected area appear as swelling. This swelling or “edema”, could slow down your body’s healing process and cause you discomfort. Many surgeons have found through experience that compression garments aid in controlling and reducing edema while also making you more comfortable.
Speed up your recovery process. The less swelling you have in the first place, the less time you’ll need to get rid of it. Without compression helping your body reabsorb fluid, post-op swelling can linger much longer than necessary.
Your results will look better overall. Compression helps your skin contract to its new contours. This is essential for getting ideal liposuction results. Also, it helps prevent a wrinkled appearance to skin after any body contouring procedure.
