How
Can Support & Compression Garments Benefit My Healing Journey?
In the Support
& Compression Garments department of the Store, you can try out a wide array
of well-fitting, high-quality, and comfortable garments for your tummy tuck
(abdominoplasty). The Store has garments for both women and men that are made
by innovative companies that specialize in compression wear for plastic surgery.
Tummy tuck garments are typically lower body garments or abdominal garments
and binders. As you stroll through this area of the Store, you will notice that
the garments are organized into primary categories, including Abdominal
Garments & Binders, Below
Knee Garments, Above
Knee Garments, Mid
Thigh Garments, Multiple Procedure Garments, and Men's
Compression Garments. Finally, the Store also features a wide array
of Female
Compression Garment Recovery Kits and Male
Compression Garment Recovery Kits that provide a powerful way to
maximize your healing benefits by having continuous compression during both
Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of
recovery. Each Kit contains a Stage One compression garment and a matching Stage
Two compression garment that together are designed to help you obtain the best
results during the recovery phase and to have the greatest degree of comfort.
Following a tummy
tuck (abdominoplasty), your doctor will ask you to wear a compression garment.
Wearing a compression garment after tummy tuck is essential to 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. A compression garment also provides support to surgical
areas for more comfort and helps the skin fit better to its new contours. Depending
on your doctor, you may need to 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, you may need to get both a First Stage garment and
a Second Stage garment. Our store features a wide variety of First and Second
Stage garments. Each of the Female
Compression Garment Recovery Kits and Male
Compression Garment Recovery Kits offered at the Store include
both a Stage One and matching Stage Two garment. Compression garments are worn
like long underwear underneath your clothing. Read
more about First & Second Stage Garments.
Closed Crotch Feature Available For All Garments: All the garments featured in the store are equipped with an open-crotch which enables you to have the convenience of not having to remove your garment when going to the bathroom. Understandably, some of you still prefer a closed-crotch. In response to your requests, you can get a closed-crotch on any garment in the Store. Because a closed-crotch garment is a custom garment, we cannot accept returns of a custom garment under any circumstances. If you would like a closed crotch garment, please email us at orders@makemeheal.com or call toll-free at 1-866-363-4325 (1-866-3-ME-HEAL). For faster response, please specify the name of each garment you want (if possible, include the ID Number for each item found below the Product Price), size and color.
Made of a strong, lightweight powernet fabric and lycra with side zippers for easy application, and adjustable shoulder straps, targeted compression for the abdominal area, reinforced flat seams, and a reinforced open crotch, this garment provides compression in the abdomen, flank, and buttock area and is appropriate for a liposuction and tummy tuck. This 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.
The Female Lower Abdominal Brief - Stage Two Garment provides additional compression and support during Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. Worn once your Stage One garment (worn during initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this Stage Two 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. In addition to being designed for skin retracting and body shaping, this garment is made to be particularly comfortable for long-term wear.
This post-surgery mid body compression garment includes side zippers and a crotch opening that opens when seated and closes when standing. This garment provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen, and flank areas. This 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. Appropriate for liposuction, tram flap procedures, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
This fully adjustable, double panel, latex-free abdominal binder provides targeted compression in the abdomen and flank area and is appropriate for a tummy tuck and liposuction. This 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.
Made with elastic and Velcro to form optimum abdominal compression, this unisex abdominal binder provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen and is appropriate for a liposuction and tummy tuck. Wearable by both a woman and man, this binder helps improve 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.
Made of a strong, lightweight powernet fabric and lycra and featuring adjustable shoulder straps, compression panels for the abdominal area that provide targeted compression, reinforced open crotch, reinforced flat seams, lace trim, and gripper lace to prevent roll, this open-crotch, stage two garment provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen, flank, and upper thigh areas. Worn during Stage Two after your first stage garment (worn during first 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this garment improves 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. Appropriate for liposuction and tummy tuck procedures.
Made of a strong, breathable and lightweight compression fabric that feels good next to the skin, this open-crotch compression garment with zippers provides compression in the lower abdomen, flank, hip, thigh, knee, and calf area and is appropriate for a liposuction and tummy tuck. This 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. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
Made with side zippers for easy application and a wide waistband, this open-crotch, latex-free garment provides compression in the abdomen, buttock, hip, flank, inner & outer thigh, knee, and calf areas. This 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. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
The Female High Back Full Body Girdle Compression Garment - Stage Two – Ankle Lenght provides additional compression and support during Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. The garment has adjustable shoulder straps and added coverage for the lower and mid-back regions as well as for the abdominal, hip, thigh, knee, calf and back areas to provide targeted compression. Worn once your Stage One garment (worn during initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this Stage Two 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. In addition to being designed for skin retracting and body shaping, this garment is made to be particularly comfortable for long-term wear.
This below the knee, mid body, stage two compresion garment provides additional compression and support during the second stage (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery.
The Female Full Body Girdle Compression Garment (w/ Zipper) - Stage One 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.
One of our most popular styles, the Female High Back Full Body Girdle Compression Garment W/Bra – Stage Two - Above Knee offers a supportive built-in bra, thigh-length legs, and full abdominal and back coverage and provides additional compression and support during Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery in the breast, back, abdomen, flank, buttock, hip and thigh area. Made with no zippers for extra compression, this Stage Two, open-crotch above knee girdle is particularly suited for patients having a tummy tuck and/or liposuction along with a breast surgery at the same time. Worn once your Stage One garment (worn during initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this Stage Two 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. In addition to being designed for skin retracting and body shaping, this garment is made to be particularly comfortable for long-term wear. This garment is appropriate for breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, mastectomy, tummy tuck and liposuction.
Made with adjustable and detachable suspenders and zippers, this open-crotch garment provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen, flank, hip, and thigh areas. This 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. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
The Female Above Knee Girdle Compression Garment (w/ Zipper) - Stage One 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. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
Made of a strong, lightweight fabric and lycra and featuring adjustable shoulder straps, reinforced open crotch, reinforced and gripper lace to prevent roll, the open-crotch Female Mid Body Compression Garment - Stage Two – Above The Knee provides compression during Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) in the upper and lower abdomen, flank, and upper thigh areas. Worn during Stage Two after your first stage garment (worn during first 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this 100% latex free stage-two garment improves 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. In addition to being designed for skin retracting and body shaping, this garment is made to be particularly comfortable for long-term wear. This second stage garment is sized smaller, is more fashionable, and has a less bulky appearance than a first stage garment. Appropriate for liposuction and tummy tuck procedures.
Made with separating side zippers for easy application and adjustable shoulder straps, this garment provides compression in the abdomen, back, buttock, flank, hip, and inner/outer thigh areas and is appropriate for a liposuction and tummy tuck. This 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.
Made of a strong, breathable and lightweight compression fabric, this open-crotch garment provides compression in the lower abdomen, flank, hip, and thigh area. This 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. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
This zippered, mid-thigh, lower body, stage one garment improves blood circulation, compresses the bleeding vessels, stops the loss of blood, minimizes swelling after the procedure, accelerates the healing process, provides support to surgical areas for more comfort, and helps the skin fit better to it new contours.
Made of a strong, lightweight powernet fabric and lycra and featuring adjustable shoulder straps, compression panels for the abdominal area that provide targeted compression, reinforced open crotch, reinforced flat seams, lace trim, and gripper lace to prevent roll, this open-crotch, stage two garment provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen, flank, and upper thigh areas. Worn during Stage Two after your first stage garment (worn during first 1-2 weeks of post-op) is no longer appropriate, this garment improves 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. Appropriate for liposuction and tummy tuck procedures.
Made of a strong, breathable and lightweight fabric with adjustable and detachable suspenders and open-crotch design, this garment provides targeted compression in the upper and lower abdomen, flank, hip, and thigh areas and is appropriate for a liposuction and tummy tuck. This 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.
The Female Abdominal & Lower Body Compression Girdle - Mid-Thigh- Stage Two 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. The Female Abdominal & Lower Body Compression Girdle - Mid-Thigh- Stage Two is appropriate for liposuction, abdominal and lower body procedures, as well as for body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
Made with elastic and velcro combined to form optimum abdominal compression, this unisex abdominal binder provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen and is appropriate for a tummy tuck and liposuction. Wearable by both a woman or man, this 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.
The Male 12" Triple Panel Binder has three panels that are attached in the back to make it one piece and has velcro which enables you to adjust each individual panel to your comfort. The binder 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.
Made with a breathable fabric with targeted chest inner panel, smooth back design, and wide shoulder straps, the Male Tank Top Compression Vest – Stage Two provides compression and support to the chest area during the Stage Two and should be worn for 8 weeks after the procedure. The garment is a low profile tank top that can be easily worn under clothes and has reinforced flat seams. This garment is appropriate for male liposuction (abdominal, chest, flank), male breast reduction (gynecomastia), and pectoral implants. This 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. In addition to being designed for skin retracting and body shaping, this garment is made to be particularly comfortable for long-term wear.
Made with side zippers for easy application, adjustable Velcro shoulder straps, and extra compression panels in the abdominal area, this garment provides compression in the abdomen, buttock, and flank areas and is appropriate for a liposuction and tummy tuck. This 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 12” Abdominal Binder (Unisex) provides compression in the upper and lower abdomen and is typically used following an abdominal procedure such as liposuction, tummy tuck or hernia surgery. This four-panel abdominal binder splits into 2 sections and offers a split front closure design for more comfort. The split closure allows individual waist and hip adjustment for the perfect fit and compression, which is especially important post-surgery. This 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.
Made with side zippers for easy application, adjustable Velcro shoulder straps, this garment provides compression in the abdomen, hip, thigh, knee, and calf area. This 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. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
Made of a strong, breathable and lightweight compression fabric that feels good next to the skin, this open-crotch, latex-free garment provides compression in the abdomen, flank, and thigh area. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery. This 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.
The Women’s Lower Body Compression Garment Kit – Stages One & Two – Mid Thigh 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 two garments offered in this kit provide compression in the lower abdomen, flank, hip, and thigh areas and are appropriate for a liposuction and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
The two garments in this kit provide compression in the upper and lower abdomen, flank, hip, and thigh areas. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery. This kit is a powerful way to maximize your healing benefits by having continuous compression during both Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery.
The Female Abdominal Compression Garment Kit (w/bonus free product & $12 in savings) 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 Female Abdominal Girdle (W/Zipper)- Stage One, Female Abdominal Girdle- Stage Two and a Thong Support Garment (provided as a bonus free product that normally sells for $12 outside the Kit). 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 Women’s Mid Body 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 two garments offered in this kit provide compression in the upper and lower abdomen, and flank areas and are appropriate for liposuction, tram flap procedures, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
The Female Tram Flap Compression Garment Kit (w/bonus free product & $12 in savings) 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 two garments offered in this kit provide compression in the abdomen, flank, and thigh areas. The Men’s Mid Body Garment Kit – Stages One & Two is a powerful way to maximize your healing benefits by having continuous compression during both Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. Appropriate for liposuction and lower body procedures, as well as for lower body procedures following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
The two garments offered in this kit provide compression in the chest, abdomen, flank, and thigh areas and are appropriate for a liposuction, tummy tuck, and male breast reduction (gynecomastia). This kit is a powerful way to maximize your healing benefits by having continuous compression during both Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery.
The two garments in this kit provide compression in the abdomen, buttock, and flank areas and are appropriate for a tummy tuck and liposuction. This kit is a powerful way to maximize your healing benefits by having continuous compression during both Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery.
The two garments offered in this kit provide compression in the abdomen, chest, buttock, and flank areas and are appropriate for liposuction and tummy tuck. This kit is a powerful way to maximize your healing benefits by having continuous compression during both Stage One (initial 1-2 weeks of post-op) and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery.
First
Stage Garments
A first stage compression
garment is typically worn immediately after the surgery and continuously for
several days (or longer depending on the doctor’s instructions) and then
non-continuously for the initial 1-2 weeks of post-op. 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. Generally, the amount of time you will need to wear your garment will
be reduced as you move forward in your healing journey. Due to heavy drainage
and long, continuous periods of time that you may need to wear the garment,
it is recommended to purchase 2 Stage One garments.
Second
Stage Garments
A second stage
garment is typically worn during 2-8 weeks post-op (or longer, depending on
the doctor’s instructions). A 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. Second stage garments are sized smaller,
are more fashionable, and have a less bulky appearance than first stage garments.
The Compression
Garments department features Female
Compression Garment Recovery Kits and Male
Compression Garment Recovery Kits that provide a powerful way to
maximize your healing benefits by having continuous compression during both
Stage One and Stage Two (2-8 weeks post-op) of recovery. Each Kit includes a
Stage One compression garment and a matching Stage Two compression garment.
Additionally, some compression garment recovery kits include a Female Thong
Support Garment (the thong is provided as a bonus free product that normally
sells for $12) and a Male Scrotum Support Garment that help minimize swelling
that can descend downward to one’s private region due to gravity. Depending
on your doctor, you may need to wear compression garments during both the First
Stage and Second Stage of recovery. With a Recovery Kit, you have the advantage
of having continuous compression for both Stages of recovery, which is essential
for obtaining the best results during the recovery phase and for having the
greatest degree of comfort.
How Do I Measure Myself Correctly & Get 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) that is included along with each garment
that you view in the Store.
Why Can Wearing
A Non-Medical Garment From A Local Store Be Bad For Healing?
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