“Stage 2 compression garment for back/flank liposuction”
Liposuction: Worth it
Pain: Mild
I had alot of "back fat" causing ugly rolls when I wore a 2-piece bathing suit. I live across the street from the beach, so I frequently wear a bathing suit. I had lipo on my abdomen before and loved those results so I thought I would do it again. I am about 5 days post-op and when I remove the compression gament I can already tell that things should turn out well - and I want to do all I can to make sure that happens.
My doctor wants me to wear a lighter compression garment for weeks 2-6. He wasn't much help to me in trying to figure out what garment to buy though. I need coverage on my back from just above my bra line to about mid-hip which makes finding a garment hard too. There are a lot of companies selling "Stage 2" garments. He suggested I buy Spanx, but I was reading that the compression is minimal with those.
Do you think Spanx or even an UnderArmor compression tank top provides enough compression? Do you recommend a brand/style for my particular area of need?
Jun 1, 2009Comments and replies (7)
4 posts
4 Jun 2009
I just had my thighs done and spanx was what they gave and suggested to me as well as control top pantyhose. I'm not a doctor but my understanding is that you don't need to be held in like a corset, that can cause swelling. Just something to help keep the shape that you now have. I think spanx and under armor should be fine.
119 posts
4 Jun 2009
I think spanx would be ok too. I bought a stage 2 garment on line from Bella Jane a Brazilian company.
8 posts
10 Jun 2009
Thanks for the comments! I just ordered a Spanx Slim Cognito tank. I called Spanx and they told me Slim Cognito is their line of firm control garments. I don't need the compression on my chest, but it seemed like the best one for covering my back area. I'll let you know what I think about it. It should arrive in about a week.
2 posts
10 Jun 2009
Check out unbelievabra and sassybax. You can find them online. I wore them before surgery and my PS says they are perfect for after surgery.
8 posts
14 Jun 2009
Thanks for the tip kate5. I checked both out. Unbelievabra has too much bra for me. Sassybax looks just like the Spanx Slim Cognito tank so I thought I would order it, but it was on back order! (BTW, It would have been about $4.00 more than Spanx with shipping included) Anyway, I have the Spanx item now and really like it especially the removeable underwire feature since I have to keep this thin on 24/7 for a few weeks yet. At this point, for my type of liposuction (back/flank area)I would recommend the Spanx Slim Cognito tank for both comfort and support.
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12 Jul 2009
I am thinking of getting Lipo done, and you seem happy with your results, can you email me rebekahm5@gmail.com the contact details of your DR.
1 post
22 Nov 2009
My Mom and I both had a tummy tuck with lipo and after we were done with our first stage binder we wore the Shapeez Unbelievabra. Its a combo bra/body slimmer that smooths all back buges and I found it was very comfortable and had just enough compression to keep the afternoon swelling down. It's great because now that my tummy is flat, I certainly don't want to have back rolls to worry about. Don't you hate that?