Many women undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. A quality breast reconstruction compression garment can ease recovery by reducing post-surgery swelling and decreasing breast reconstruction recovery time.
Breast reconstruction compression garments help to stabilize breast implants and keep them in place. Options for breast reconstruction post-surgical garments include compression vests and compression and post-surgical bras.
Compression vests may have long sleeves, short sleeves, or no sleeves at all. They offer a bit more support than post-surgical bras, so they may be a better choice for women with large breast implants. Compression bras are more lightweight than compression vests, which makes them a good option for every day wear.
Since breast reconstruction recovery garments are worn continuously for several weeks, it may be a good idea to have more than one on hand.
