Had a Tummy Tuck or Abdominal Surgery? Here’s Why Compression Matters
By Fajas Tributo
After abdominal surgery, the body needs stability and controlled support to recover properly. Post-surgical compression garments help manage swelling, provide core support, and improve comfort during daily movement.
Why Is Abdominal Compression Important After Surgery?
Abdominal compression helps:
❣ Support the abdominal wall
❣ Reduce swelling and fluid buildup
❣ Provide stability during movement
❣ Improve overall comfort during recovery
❣ The goal is support, not excessive pressure.
Abdominal Surgeries That Commonly Require Compression Garments
Post-surgical abdominal compression is commonly recommended after the following procedures:
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Abdominal and Flank Liposuction
Lipoabdominoplasty
Hernia Repair (umbilical, ventral, or incisional)
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
Diastasis Recti Repair
Bariatric Surgery (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass)
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Compression Stages: When to Use Each One
Stage 1: First 10 Days After Surgery
A Stage 1 faja provides gentle compression for the first days after surgery or childbirth, helping reduce swelling, support healing, and ensure comfort during early recovery.
Recommended garment: 1000-7 Stage 1 Faja With Bra
Stage 2: 2–3 Weeks After Surgery
A Stage 2 faja is designed for the next phase of recovery, typically 2–3 weeks post-op, once incisions are healed and swelling has reduced. It offers higher compression to further control inflammation, mold the abdomen, and enhance shaping results, making it ideal for continued post-surgical support or daily sculpting.
Recommended garment: 1007 Custom Colombian Stage 2
For those who prefer gentler compression during this stage:
Faja is designed for the first months of post-op recovery, offering comfortable, rod-free compression for those with sensitive skin or who are new to compression garments. It gently controls swelling, supports the abdomen and back, and provides full upper-body support with a built-in bra, making it an ideal transition faja before moving into higher-compression styles with rods.
Alternative option: 2007 Serena Custom Colombian Stage 2 faja
Stage 3: 2–3 Months After Surgery
A Stage 3 faja is designed for the final phase of post-surgical recovery, typically 2+ months after surgery, when the body is healed and ready for maximum sculpting. It features latex for strong waist control and built-in rods to deliver firm compression, eliminate residual swelling, and define the waist for long-lasting, refined results.
Recommended garment: 1001 Custom Colombian Stage 3 Faja
For those who has sensitive skin for latex during this stage:
This Stage 3 variation is specially designed for those with latex sensitivity, offering advanced sculpting without latex. It provides firm, high-level compression with strategically placed rods to refine the waist, enhance curves, and perfect post-surgical results, making it ideal for the final phase of recovery while remaining comfortable and discreet under clothing.
Alternative option: 2001 Aphrodite Custom Colombian Stage 3 faja
Our Final Thought
Choosing the right compression garment after abdominal surgery is part of supporting your body’s natural healing process. Proper fit, correct compression level, and timing matter.