title: Compression garments 101.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the importance of postoperative compression and compression garments to promote postoperative healing and improved aesthetic results.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  --Understand the importance of proper postoperative compression and the selection of the proper 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.
authors.affiliation: Allergan Corporation, 28504 Golden Meadow Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA. jpgladrn@cox.net
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gladfelter
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000451:nursing; D003657:Decision Making; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*