Post-Surgery Compression Garments & Recovery Accessories Guide

The type of compression garment you need depends on your procedure, the treatment area, and your surgeon’s recommendations. Compression garments are designed to help reduce swelling, support healing tissues, improve comfort, and help achieve optimal contouring results during recovery.

After liposuction, patients typically use a full-body compression garment, Stage 1 or Stage 2 faja, or targeted compression garments depending on the treated areas.

Common accessories include:

• Lipo foams to provide even pressure and help prevent irregularities
• Ab boards to support the abdomen and improve contouring
• Side foams to help shape the waist and treated areas
• Arm sleeves or compression sleeves when the arms are treated
• Compression shorts for thighs, hips, or lower body areas

Compression is usually worn continuously during the first weeks after surgery, according to your surgeon’s instructions.

After a tummy tuck, patients usually wear an abdominal compression garment, surgical binder, or full-body compression garment.

Common recovery accessories include:

• Ab boards to support the abdominal area
• Lipo foams for additional compression and shaping
• Recovery pillows to help maintain a comfortable position while sleeping
• Compression stockings when recommended to support circulation

These garments help support the abdominal muscles, reduce swelling, and protect the healing incision.

Because a Mommy Makeover usually combines multiple procedures such as tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast surgery, patients often require a combination of garments, including:

• Full-body compression garment
• Abdominal compression support Surgical bra
• Compression garments with access for drains when needed
• Ab boards and lipo foams

Your surgeon will recommend the best combination based on your specific procedures.

After a BBL, patients typically use a BBL compression garment designed to shape the waist and hips while avoiding excessive pressure on the buttocks.

Recommended products may include:

• BBL faja with buttock cut-out or gluteal support design
• High-waisted compression garments
• BBL recovery pillow to reduce direct pressure on the transferred fat

Following your surgeon’s instructions is essential to protect the fat transfer and support optimal results.

After breast augmentation, patients usually wear a post-surgical compression bra or surgical support bra.

Common accessories include:

• Implant support bands (when recommended)
• Front-closure surgical bras
• Soft support garments without underwire

These garments provide support, improve comfort, and help the breasts heal properly.

After breast lift or breast reduction surgery, patients typically wear:

• Surgical compression bras
• Support bras without underwire
• Front-closure recovery bras

These garments help support the breasts, minimize movement, and protect healing incisions.

After an arm lift, patients may need:

• Compression sleeves
• Arm compression garments
• Bolero-style compression garments

These help reduce swelling and support the healing tissues around the arms.

After a thigh lift, patients commonly use:

• Thigh compression garments
• Compression shorts
• Full-body compression garments

These help control swelling and support the new body contours.

Facial procedures usually require specialized compression garments rather than body fajas.

Common products include:

• Facial compression wraps
• Chin straps
• Neck and face compression garments
• Recovery pillows to keep the head elevated

These help minimize swelling and support healing after facial surgery.

Compression recommendations after Renuvion® or other skin-tightening procedures depend on the treated areas.

Patients may use:

• Body compression garments
• Compression vests
• Targeted compression support
• Lipo foams for contouring support

Your surgeon will determine the appropriate garment based on your procedure.

The recommended wearing schedule varies depending on the procedure and your surgeon’s instructions. Many patients wear compression garments daily for several weeks after surgery, gradually reducing use as swelling improves.

A properly fitted compression garment should provide firm support without causing excessive discomfort, restricted breathing, numbness, or circulation problems. Always follow the sizing guidelines provided by the manufacturer and your surgeon’s recommendations.

Patients can find specialized post-operative products including fajas, surgical bras, lipo foams, ab boards, BBL pillows, and other recovery accessories designed for plastic surgery patients in this website or at our physical stores located inside of our cosmetic surgical centers.

Yes! Our online store is open to everyone. You do not need to be a current or former patient to purchase our post-surgery compression garments, recovery accessories, or wellness essentials. If you’ve had surgery with another provider, you’re welcome to shop with us. However, we strongly recommend following your surgeon’s or Surgical Coordinator’s instructions regarding the specific garments and recovery products required for your procedure to ensure the best possible healing and results.