Product Description & Benefits: The Women's Plastic Surgery Brief  Compression Garment Kit - Stages One & Two - is a powerful way to maximize your healing benefits by having compression during both Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. The Kit includes the Women's Brief - Stage One - Compression Garment and the Women's Brief - Stage Two - Compression Garment. These garments provide compression in the upper and lower abdomen, and flank areas and are appropriate for liposuction, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). With this Recovery Kit, you have the advantage of having continuous compression, which is essential for obtaining the best results during the recovery phase and for having the greatest degree of comfort. The garments provided in the kit improve blood circulation, minimize swelling after the procedure, flush the body out of potentially harmful fluids, accelerate the healing process, and allow the patient to return to daily routines sooner. These compression garments also provide support to surgical areas for more comfort and help the skin fit better to it new contours.

The following are the descriptions for each product in the Kit:

Women's Brief - Stage One - Compression Garment: The Women's Brief - Stage One- Compression Garment improves blood circulation, minimizes swelling after the procedure, flushes the body out of potentially harmful fluids, accelerates the healing process, 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 100% latex-free garment is made of a strong, breathable and lightweight compression fabric that feels good next to the skin. This elegant garment features a special open crotch design that opens when seated and then closes when standing for less visible underclothing and no assistance required while going to the bathroom. Moreover, the garment is made of pattern designs that target maximum support and compression. The garment also has zippers and gently reinforced seams for durability.

Women's Brief - Stage Two - Compression Garment: The Women's Brief - Stage Two - Compression Garment provides additional compression and support during the second stage (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. Worn once your first stage garment (worn during initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this second stage garment also helps improve blood circulation, minimizes any swelling that remains, accelerates the healing process, 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 second stage garment is sized smaller, is more fashionable, and has a less bulky appearance than a first stage garment. This 100% latex-free garment is made of a strong, breathable and lightweight compression fabric that feels good next to the skin. This elegant garment features a special open crotch design that opens when seated and then closes when standing for less visible underclothing and no assistance required while going to the bathroom. Moreover, the garment is made of pattern designs that target maximum support and compression and offers gently reinforced seams for durability.

Instructions For Use: The following are the instructions for use for the products in the Kit:

Women's Brief - Stage One - Compression Garment: The garment is typically worn immediately after the surgery and continuously for several days (or longer depending on the doctor's instructions). During the initial period of post-op, your doctor may instruct you to wear this garment constantly (even while sleeping) and only remove it when you need to go to the bathroom or to shower. As your healing progresses, you should be able to remove the garment for various activities. Generally, the amount of time you will need to wear your garment will be reduced as your move forward in your healing journey. The garment is worn like long underwear underneath your clothing. It is recommended to wear loose-fitting clothing over the garment.

Women's Brief - Stage Two - Compression Garment: 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.

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 air/line-dried.

Important Healthy Tip: Due to long, continuous periods of time that you may need to wear the garment, it is recommended to purchase 2 garments. Having two garments will enable you to always have a freshly clean garment, while the soiled one is being washed.

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