Introducing Newly Engineered Fabric: The Women's Mid Body Compression Garment - Stage Two - Above The Knee features new fabric that offers more durable compression performance with an enhanced, four-way stretch for a better fit and a true "second skin" feel. The silky smooth fabric makes it easier to slip on and off. The fabric is remarkably lightweight and breathable, yet fiercely strong and durable. The fabric provides the compression control you need to optimize circulation and enhance healing, while giving you the "feel good" comfort that patients demand.

Product Description & Benefits: Made with adjustable and detachable suspenders, this open-crotch garment provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen, flank, hip, and thigh areas. Worn once your first stage garment (worn during initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this stage-two garment improves blood circulation, minimizes swelling, flushes the body out of potentially harmful fluids, helps skin fit better to it new contours, accelerates healing, and allows the patient to return to daily routines sooner. This compression garment also provides support to surgical areas for more comfort and helps the skin fit better to it new contours. This garment is worn during the second stage of recovery (2-8 weeks post-op). This second stage garment is sized smaller, is more fashionable, and has a less bulky appearance than a first stage garment. This garment is appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.

This 100% latex-free garment is made of a strong, breathable and lightweight compression fabric that feels good next to the skin. The garment has adjustable and detachable suspenders, and an open crotch design that offers comfort and support. Moreover, the garment is made of pattern designs that target maximum support and compression.

First Stage Garment: A first stage garment that goes with this second stage garment is available and can be found at: Women's Mid Body- Stage One - Above The Knee Garment. Doctors may recommend that patients wear compression garments during both the First Stage (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Second Stage (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. For this reason, a first stage garment may be recommended.

Women's Mid Body - Stages One & Two - Above Knee Garment Kit: The Women's Mid Body - Stage Two- Above Knee Garment is part of a great recovery kit called the Women's Mid Body - Stages One & Two - Above Knee Garment Kit that includes the Women's Mid Body - Stage One - Above Knee Garment and the Women's Mid Body - Stage Two - Above Knee Garment. By having this Recovery Kit, the patient has the advantage of having continuous compression, which is essential for obtaining the best results during the recovery phase and having the greatest degree of comfort.

Instructions For Use: The garment is typically worn during the second stage (2-8 weeks or longer, depending on the doctor's instructions) of post-surgery recovery. The second stage garment is worn once your first stage garment (first 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate. Generally, the amount of time you will need to wear your garment will be reduced as your move forward in your healing journey. The compression garment is worn like long underwear underneath your clothing. It is recommended to wear loose-fitting clothing over the garment.

Measuring Myself Correctly & Getting The Right Size: Knowing how to measure yourself correctly and getting the right size for your garment is the most crucial step of selecting a garment. For this reason, please view the Size Chart (and read the measuring tips) associated with this garment. Second stage garments are sized smaller, are more fashionable, and have a less bulky appearance than first stage garments.

Garment Care: You may machine wash the garment in cold water only (with like colors), as washing in hot water can ruin the garment. You may also wash the garment by hand in cold water. For drying, tumble dry, low heat or allow the garment to be line-dried.

Applicable Procedures: Liposuction (Upper and Lower Abdomen, Flank, Hip, Thigh), Lower Body Procedures, Lower Body Lift, Thigh Lift (Thighplasty), Plastic surgery procedures following Gastric Bypass Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Stomach Stapling, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).