What are Post-operative compression garments?
Post-operative garments can aid in flushing potentially harmful fluids out your system after plastic surgery procedures such as body and facial contouring and skin retraction.
Post-op compression garments prevent swelling and help alleviate discomfort and speed up the healing process by applying consistent and constant compression.
Post-op compression garments are also useful when recovering from an abdominoplasty, tummy tucks, breast implants, liposuction, liposculpture, breast augmentation, breast lift, and mommy make overs.
Design and Construction of post-operative compression garments
Post-op compression garments provide comfort by putting their labels on the outside of the garments, they leave a smooth seamless interior to comfort key surgical areas during the recovery process and they incorporate a sense of fashion making them as stylish as possible without compromising their function.
Most post surgical compression garments are available in both zippered and non-zippered versions. Zippered post operative compression garments are ideal for wear immediately after a surgical procedure. Non-zippered compression garments are available for extended wear and feature additional compression panels at key surgery areas.
Fabrics and Materials
Like compression stockings, post operative compression garments are made using a densely woven synthetic (latex and formaldehyde free) elastic material that is comfortable, lightweight, breathable, and dries quickly. Unlike cotton post operative compression garments, synthetic fabric provides the ideal amount of constant and consistent compression and will not lose its compression properties or “memory” over time.
There are a variety of compression garments that can help you through the recovery process following your. The most important part of that recovery process is comfort and getting back in to your normal daily routine unencumbered by pain and soreness.
Choose wisely and you’ll be assured that your post-operative compression garments hug the body, providing comfort, and the ultimate in care and safety.
