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The scariest part? Thinking the surgery quote was the final price 👻

Fajas, foams, pillows, supplies… this recovery potion comes with a shopping list.

And don’t forget to budget for postoperative care — including manual lymphatic drainage with a qualified provider experienced in plastic surgical recovery.

The expenses go far beyond the operating room. Plan for the recovery, too — because “I’ll figure it out after” is the real horror story 😱

Not all postoperative complications happen in the operating room. Some develop during recovery.

Let’s talk about FAJA BURNS 🥵

Following liposuction, tummy tucks and other body contouring procedures, compression garments (Fajas) are often used to manage swelling and support healing. But tighter does NOT mean better.

This photo shows significant bruising and discolouration. Pressure or friction from a Faja may be contributing, but not all bruising is a burn, and the cause can’t be confirmed from a photo alone.

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

A poorly fitted Faja, tight seams, rolled edges or repeated rubbing can place excessive pressure on the skin. After surgery, swelling and reduced sensation may make irritation harder to notice before it worsens.

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT IT?

✔️ Check the fit. Compression should be even, never painfully tight or digging into your skin.

✔️ Inspect your skin daily, especially around the shoulders, underarms, waist, groin and seams.

✔️ Consider protective barriers ONLY with your surgeon’s approval. Correctly positioned lipo foams may help prevent rubbing. In certain situations, a clean, unscented maxi pad may work as a temporary friction barrier—but extra padding under a tight garment can make pressure worse.

✔️ Watch for warning signs: increasing pain, persistent redness, blistering, dark patches or worsening bruising.

✔️ Don’t ignore skin damage. Contact your surgical team promptly rather than tightening your Faja or trying to pad over the problem.

THE TAKEAWAY?

Postoperative care is about more than reducing swelling or achieving a certain shape. It’s about protecting healing tissue and recognizing when something isn’t right.

Your Faja should SUPPORT your recovery, not create another problem.

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