Compression Garment 101

 

The purpose of Compression Garments and Surgical Bras

After getting almost any cosmetic procedure, part of the doctor recommended  healing process is to wear compression garments. This type of clothing is essential for blood circulation, reduction of swelling, ridding the body of harmful fluids, and accelerating the healing process. In addition, it promotes the even healing of your skin, helps skin adapt to its new form, and speeds up your return to your daily routine. The majority of this recovery attire has the seams on the outside along with zippers and such to prevent indentations in the sensitive skin. Compression Garments are an important element of the healing process for numerous cosmetic surgeries including breast procedures, liposuction and lifts of any kind. Browse through our selection of compression garments today, by clicking on the above links, to find the correct item to aid in your plastic surgery recovery. If you have any medical questions, it is always best to consult your doctor first.
 

Finding a Compression Girdle

One particular form of recovery clothing is a Compression Girdle. These compression garments are specially designed for tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), abdominal liposuction, flanks liposuction, and buttocks liposuction.  Coverage includes abdominal area, high back, thigh area, above knee, below knee, and ankle length.  The benefits of wearing a compression girdle include:

  • minimized swelling after the procedure
  • improved blood circulation
  • accelerated healing process
  • flushes the body of potentially harmful fluids
  • helps skin fit better to its new contours and shapes
  • allows the patient to return to daily routines sooner
Remember, when deciding to go through with a cosmetic surgery of any kind it is important to gather as much information as possible about the effects, risks, and recovery considerations. This clothing is simply one way to increase the benefits of your results. To find out what we have to offer you, browse through the links at the top of this page.

Stages of Compression Garments

First Stage Compression Garments: Stage one compression garments are designed with eye hooks and zippers to minimize friction and ease pulling against tender skin and incisions. Most physicians recommend that you wear them 24 hours a day.

Examples: Tummy Tuck Garments, Abdominal Binders, Liposuction Girdles, Compression Sleeves, and Surgical Bras

Second Stage Compression Garments apply lighter compression after leavingCamisole the first stage compression garments. These garments continue the healing process while allowing the patient to pursue their active lifestyle and daily routine. Second stage garments are to be worn under regular clothing but promote discretion.

Examples: Waistnippers, Camisoles, Second Stage Girdles

 

Why do I need two compression garments?

Because of the average length of time wearing a compression garment (4-6 weeks), it is a good idea to have at least a clean spare.  You will always have a clean one to wear while washing the other.

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