The purpose of a compression garment is to support the surgical site, and the affected skin. If your compression garment is too tight, it will affect circulation and hinder healing. A compression garment should apply supportive pressure but gently.

Your doctor will let you start with high-compression and pass on to lower compression level. And they will decrease the the time period you have to wear the garment day by day. In order to be effective, your garment should fit you perfectly, it shouldn’t be too tight or loose. Your garment should cover up the surgical area fully. It can be very hard to adjust the compression garment. Talk to your doctor before getting your compression garment.