Pressure garments are worn after a burn to control scarring, to help the scar mature, and to improve the look of your injured skin. This is done by putting direct pressure on the skin; thus, the garments need to fit tightly in order to work well. Burn scars mature in 9 months to 3 years . You will need to wear these garments for at least 6 months and perhaps as long as 2 – 3 years. Your doctor will decide when you can stop wearing the garments . -This is achieved by applying 20 -25 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) pressure to the maturing scar 20+ hours a day . -Use of pressure garment are 1) For verrucous Vein 2) For shape the body after liposuction 3) For shaping the chest after Gynecomastia
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