Lower Abdominal Compression Garment

Lower Abdominal Compression Garment FAQ

Why do you need abdominal compression garments?

When skin and muscle are elevated, you want them to heal in the correct position. One goal of compression garments is to encourage tissue to re-adhere to your abdominal wall by closing the space with gentle, constant pressure. Compression may help tissues re-adhere exactly as intended by keeping everything in its proper place. 6

How does an abdominal compression garment work?

There are some internal benefits to wearing abdominal binders after a tummy tuck. Internally, after a surgery your body will use its circulatory system to help heal scars and damage to skin/tissues. Targeted compression garments work by sending blood to the area and keeping the blood/fluids from pooling and causing harm to your body.

Do compression garments really work?

How compression garments work (in theory) Theoretically, compression clothing is supposed to help athletes by doing the following: The compression increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues, making exercise more efficient and less tiring.

How tight should the compression garment be?

To be effective, your compression garment should fit snugly but not be overly restrictive or bulky. It should cover the full extent of the treatment area; if the treatment area is partially exposed, there may be a visible delineation between the area that was covered and the area that was not.