A curated list of products I often recommend to help support healing, comfort, and early mobility following body surgery.
Before You Buy
This list reflects items I commonly recommend to help in the recovery of different body surgery procedures shaped by patient feedback. I tagged items that may be useful in specific procedures to make things clear. Links to these products are included for ease and have been chosen to be budget-friendly as well. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products I genuinely believe are useful in recovery, and feedback helps me continue refining recommendations and sharing practical tips.
Abdominoplasty and liposuction (abdomen, lower back, flanks, waist)
ShapeRx body compression garment or faja with adjustable front, strap, and perineal strap closures
Why I recommend it?
You will soon graduate from simple abdominal binder to a garment that will help with the swelling, bruising, and shaping after different tummy tucks, liposuction, and BBLs.
Tips & Tricks
This helps with the following areas: flanks, waist, upper and lower abdomen, and lower back only.
Sizing is tricky and not the same as your normal garments so make sure you measure your waist and hips, then SIZE UP!
Wash on delicates and hang to dry to prevent shrinkage.
Marena body compression garment with adjustable front and shoulder strap closures
Why I recommend it?
This garment is similar to the one above with the added support and contouring of the thighs if your procedure includes thigh work (lipo of thighs, medial or vertical thigh lift).
Tips & Tricks
This helps with the following areas: flanks, waist, upper and lower abdomen, lower back, buttocks, and upper/mid-thighs.
Sizing is tricky and not the same as your normal garments so make sure you measure according to instructions, then SIZE UP!
Wash on delicates and hang to dry to prevent shrinkage.
Marena body compression garment with side closure without shoulder straps
Why I recommend it?
This garment is similar to the one above without shoulder straps and does not adjust in the front. Great after the first few weeks for procedures of the abdomen, lower back, buttock lift, and any contouring of the thighs if your procedure includes thigh work.
Tips & Tricks
This helps with the following areas: flanks, waist, upper and lower abdomen, lower back, buttocks, and upper/mid-thighs.
Sizing is tricky and not the same as your normal garments so make sure you measure according to instructions, then SIZE UP!
Wash on delicates and hang to dry to prevent shrinkage.
Female urination device for post-surgery or limited mobility
Why I recommend it?
I love this for patients who have had surgery involving or close to the perineal area. It keeps your garment clean, prevents the mess that can occur even if you are able to sit, and helps if sitting is difficult.
Tips & Tricks
If you have a compression garment where there is only an opening/flap opening instead of an open bottom, you need this so you do not have to keep taking off the entire garment to keep it clean.
Keep this item for events like Coachella, camping, or anywhere Porta Potties exist!
KSKshape compression garment for upper arms and side of chest surgery or liposuction.
Why I recommend it?
This is a must after brachioplasty and/or liposuction or BodyTite of the upper arm areas.
Tips & Tricks
You will be placed in our post-operative garment but this is great if the sleeves bother you or if your brachioplasty extends past the axilla onto the sides of the chest.
Adjustable front closure helps but if you have breast implants that exceed the measurements necessary for your arms, please get a garment with only sleeves or purchase and additional garment from our practice.
This system is particularly good for wounds at flexion points or at risk for tension at the incision.
Tips & Tricks
Cleanse the incision with Vashe, let dry, then apply Embrace.
Do not cut these despite the temptation since they are designed to decrease the tension at the incision thereby decreasing the risk for hypertrophic, widened, or keloid scars.
These are designed to be worn even during showering and should stay on for at least 7-10 days. If it lasts longer, great!
Medical grade silicone sheeting/tape to improve the appearance of scars.
Why I recommend it?
The data does not lie! For the best appearance of incisions, apply silicone to clean incisions after 2-3 weeks and keep it on for about 3 months.
Tips & Tricks
These strips can be reused if you take care of them or it can get expensive. Also get the 4-pack to save a little money.
This is not a replacement for other methods of scar treatment but when used in conjunction or even stand alone, it improves the appearance of scars better than other topical agents.
Be sure to clear the use of this with your surgeon if used post-operatively.
I LOVE that this is contains beautiful, simple ingredients like petrolatum, mineral oil, lanolin, and glycerin which helps hydrate and keep moisture in the skin. I love that it is fragrance free. Now I love that it is in a spray form too… and it works upside down!
Tips & Tricks
Do not goop this on. A thin layer will do unless you have areas of skin that are notably dry and cracked, then massage enough to soften these area.
You can avoid or minimize use in the areas that are prone to getting moist or sweaty.
If you do have dry skin on the body, use at night and wear breathable long sleeve and long pant PJs to keep moisture in. Same for hands but wear lightweight cotton gloves to sleep.
