Authors

  1. Gladfelter, Joanne RN, CPSN

Abstract

Goal: To review the importance of postoperative compression and compression garments to promote postoperative healing and improved aesthetic results.

 

Objectives:

 

- Understand the importance of proper postoperative compression and the selection of the correct compression garment.

 

- Identify the important elements to look for in a compression garment.

 

- Define the necessity of educating staff for proper garment selection.

 

- Explain how to correctly measure to determine the proper garment(s) and garment sizing.