I like my patients to wear a compression garment that is specially made for liposuction post-surgical care. I think that the compression helps minimize the risk of fluid collections, and helps to decrease post-operative swelling. In general, I think that patients are more comfortable during the recovery. I like my patients to wear these garments for three to six weeks. I usually have them purchase two so that they can wear one and have a clean one available to change into. Some surgeons do not recommend garments to their patients.