Can I wear shapewear for only 5 days after liposuction

Wearing shapewear for only 5 days after liposuction is usually not recommended as it may affect postoperative recovery. Body shaping clothes should be worn for sufficient time according to the doctor's guidance to help the skin fit, reduce swelling, and promote shaping. Wearing shapewear after liposuction is a key step in the recovery process, which mainly functions to compress and stop bleeding, fix skin tissue, reduce hematoma and serum swelling formation, and help the skin re adhere to deep tissues. After 1-2 weeks of surgery, it is necessary to wear it continuously for 24 hours, and then gradually reduce it to about 12 hours per day. The total wearing time usually takes 4-6 weeks. Wearing it for only 5 days may result in uneven skin retraction, local unevenness, or prolonged recovery period. Different parts of liposuction require different pressure requirements for shaping clothes. Large areas such as the waist, abdomen, and thighs require higher pressure for shaping, while facial or small-scale liposuction can shorten the wearing time appropriately. If the shapewear is removed in advance due to special circumstances, it is necessary to closely observe whether there is abnormal swelling, loose skin, or uneven contours. During the postoperative recovery period, vigorous exercise, high temperature environment, and spicy diet should be avoided, and the wound should be kept clean and dry. If abnormal skin hardening, persistent pain, or asymmetry is found, it is necessary to promptly contact a doctor to adjust the body shaping plan. After liposuction, care must strictly follow medical advice and do not shorten the wearing period of shapewear on your own.