How Many Compression Garments Should a Patient Have?

Explains why a second garment may be useful for hygiene and continuity of wear.

Maintaining Your Wearing Schedule

The benefit of postoperative compression is linked to regular wear. With only one garment, washing interrupts the wearing schedule.

A second garment can cover this interval and make it easier to follow the prescribed schedule.

Hygiene

Hygiene matters for a textile garment worn for long periods. Alternating garments allows regular cleaning.

This may be particularly useful in warmer weather or when perspiration increases.

Garment Lifespan

Alternating garments may help preserve elasticity compared with repeatedly washing and wearing a single garment, supporting its intended function for longer.