- Patients who undergo an expensive surgery most likely would not want to purchase a compression vest as an added expense.
- Compression vests such as the one used for pocket hematoma could potentially lead to over compression or a limited pressure distribution which leads to venous stasis or thrombosis along with skin folding and bulging. (Ormseth 2023)
- The vest is a restricting garment which causes issues with mobility especially after wearing the additional supportive wedge, it is difficult to maneuver through daily life.