This 100% latex and formaldehyde free garment is based on a gradient compression technology design and is made of a breathable powernet fabric that conforms to the body shape, includes a soft cotton bra, inner panels in key surgical areas, reinforced flat seams to avoid showing through clothing, and reinforced open crotch.

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Stage Two Garment: A Stage Two garment that goes with this Stage One garment is available and can be found at: High Back Torso Brief with Bra - Stage Two . The Stage Two garment is worn during 2-8 weeks post-op after the Stage One garment is no longer appropriate. The Stage Two garment is made to be particularly comfortable for long-term wear and is sized smaller, tighter and offers more compression than the Stage One garment due to the fact that you are less swollen at this later stage of post-op. Doctors may recommend that patients wear compression garments during both Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. A Stage Two garment helps improve blood circulation, minimizes any swelling that remains, and accelerates the healing process. For this reason, a Stage Two garment may be recommended. By having both the Stage One and Stage Two garments, the patient has 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.

High Back Torso Brief with Bra Kit Special (w/bonus free product & $12 in savings): The High Back Torso Brief with Bra (w/Zipper) - Stage One is part of a great recovery kit that includes the High Back Torso Brief with Bra (w/Zipper) - Stage One, High Back Torso Brief with Bra - Stage Two, and a Thong Support Garment (provided as a bonus free product that normally sells for $12 outside the Kit) that helps minimize swelling that can descend downward to one's private region. By having this Recovery Kit, the patient has the advantage of having continuous compression through both Stage One and Stage Two of the recovery, which is essential for obtaining the best results, fastest healing, and having the greatest degree of comfort during recovery. This Kit is available and can be found at: High Back Torso Brief w/Bra Kit

When Is A Stage One Garment Worn? A Stage One garment is typically worn immediately after the surgery and continuously during the first 1-2 weeks of post-op (depending on the doctor's instructions) before switching to a Stage Two garment. 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.

Instructions For Use: If the zipper becomes snagged, please do not attempt to force the zipper in any direction. If the zipper does become snagged, please take the garment off (to reduce any tension on the zipper) and gently work the zipper until it moves freely again. Assume a seated position in a chair or on a bed and unzip all zippers completely (if the garment has two zippers on the sides, please un-zip both zippers). While seated, step your legs into the garment and slide it up to your knees and/or thighs. While remaining seated, you should now be able to gently position the garment into place on your upper body. Standing up very slowly and using the chair or bed to provide support, pull the garment fully into place, making sure the crotch opening is correctly positioned. If you do not feel comfortable standing up, please lie on your back to apply the garment. If the garment has shoulder straps, they can be positioned and fastened at this point. Please fasten the hook and eye closures on one side of the garment and then slowly pull the zipper closed. When one side of the garment has been zipped closed, you can now secure the hook and eye closures on the other side. Please note that this side will be more difficult to close. If you have someone assisting you, please ask them to help you with this second side. The hook and eye closures should be fastened and the zipper should be slowly pulled closed.

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: Your garment can be hand washed. The garment should be washed in cold water and air/line-dried. Washing your garment in hot water or drying with an electric or gas dryer may ruin the garment. To remove any stains, the garment can be soaked in 2 or 3 gallons of cool water with 1/4 cup of peroxide added. After the garment has soaked, it can be hand washed and 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 (abdomen, flank, back, breast), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants, Transaxillary Submuscular Breast Augmentation, Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation), Breast Lift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction, Breast Reconstruction, Latisimus Dorsi procedure, Mastectomy, TRAM Flap Procedure, Post Gastric bypass surgery, Bariatric/Obesity surgery, Stomach stapling procedure.