Description
Thigh garment to above the knee, without the abdomen. The short, more comfortable version of the leg garment.
What it is for
After liposuction or body contouring surgery there is a space between the skin and the deep layer that the fat used to occupy. Compression does three things there at once: it reduces oedema by pushing fluid towards the lymphatic system, it keeps the layers in contact so that fluid does not collect between them—which is what forms a seroma—and it helps the skin adapt to the new contour instead of being left loose.
The fourth function is the one people mention least and appreciate most: the garment supports. In the first few days, moving without anything holding the area hurts considerably more.
It reaches to above the knee and does not cover the abdomen. It is the one to wear when the treated areas are the saddlebags and the inner thigh, and it is welcome in summer.
With no reinforcements, it is the most comfortable of the leg garments. That also makes it a good second garment for the phase when it is only worn during the day.
When to wear it
The usual pattern is to wear it day and night for the first 3 or 4 weeks, taking it off only to shower, and then to wear it during the day only for a few more weeks. This is a guide: the exact pattern depends on the surgery, and your surgeon will set it at your follow-up visit.
What it is like
- No abdominal coverage.
- Triple row of hooks at the front and a urogenital opening.
- Breathable medical compression fabric.
Washing and care
By hand or on a delicate cycle, in cold or lukewarm water with mild soap. No bleach, fabric softener, tumble dryer or radiator: heat destroys the elastic, and a garment without elastic no longer compresses. Dry it flat, in the shade. If you are going to wear it 24 hours a day, it is practical to have two.
Tighter is not better. A garment that leaves deep marks, causes numbness or tingling, or changes the colour of the skin is compressing too much and can do harm. If this happens, loosen it or move to the loosest row of hooks, and let us know.
Not sure which size to order or how long to wear it? Ask us: the garment and the number of weeks are decided by your surgeon, according to the procedure you have had.
Size guide
For this garment, the waist and thigh are what determine the size.
| Size | Waist | Hip | Thigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 (XXXXS) | 54-58 | 80-85 | 43-46 |
| 75 (XXXS) | 58-64 | 85-90 | 46-49 |
| 80 (XXS) | 64-68 | 90-95 | 49-52 |
| 85 (XS) | 68-72 | 95-100 | 52-55 |
| 90 (S) | 72-76 | 100-105 | 55-58 |
| 95 (M) | 76-80 | 105-110 | 58-61 |
| 100 (L) | 80-85 | 110-115 | 61-64 |
The waist decides; the hip and thigh are the check.
Measurements in centimetres.
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