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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.