Posts Tagged ‘plastic surgery’
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Style 32S Body Shaper Brief from Contour
If you’re preparing to have an arm lift, or brachioplasty, you may wonder how long after surgery you can get back to your fitness routine. Like all surgeries, there is a period of recovery after brachioplasty before strenuous activities may be resumed.
The first few days after surgery you won’t feel like exercising. You’ll have some discomfort and swelling, and possibly bruising. Your surgeon will have you wear an arm lift compression garment and may recommend elevating your arms. And you’ll have incisions that must be protected and allowed to heal.
Short walks are a good gentle exercise to start with. You shouldn’t lift or swing your arms much, and avoid lifting anything heavier than a few pounds. As you feel better, you can take longer walks, do gentle stretching, and begin low-impact exercises with your lower body, such as a stationary bike.
After ten to fourteen days, the swelling and bruising should be much improved, and you and your surgeon can discuss the activities that are appropriate as you continue to heal. It may be some time before it’s okay to lift heavy weights or do strenuous arm exercises. And your incisions must heal before you can swim.
There are several ways you can help yourself recover faster from plastic surgery. Plan to take it easy during your recovery, communicate with your surgeon, and do follow your surgeon’s orders. As with any plastic surgery, wearing a compression garment is always recommended. ContourMD has a wide variety of compression garments with sleeves that are ideal for arm lift surgery.
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The dreaded pregnancy weight. Now that you’ve had your baby, you’re probably wondering how to rid yourself of those excess pounds. Most likely, you’ve already tried crunches, sit-ups, and all those other abdominal exercises that are part of the post-pregnancy workout.
Postpartum support, such as a post-natal girdle, is key to firming your body and tightening that postpartum belly. A postpartum compression girdle or a postpartum support belt will also help reduce or eliminate stretch marks.
If diet, exercise, and postpartum compression aren’t enough to get your body back into shape, you may want to consider a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover, also known as body sculpting, is plastic surgery to help restore your body to its pre-pregnancy shape. Your postpartum cosmetic surgery options include tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift, or a combination of procedures.
No matter which surgery you choose, you’ll want to wear a compression garment during your plastic surgery recovery. There are a variety of tummy tuck support garments, liposuction support garments, and breast surgery support garments to choose from.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Mid Thigh Body Shaper with Bra Top
You’ve tried diet and exercise, but nothing you’ve done has helped you lose weight. If you’re now thinking about bariatric surgery, it’s important that you understand your weight loss surgery options.
Gastric bypass surgery (stomach stapling) is a type of plastic surgery during which the plastic surgeon staples the stomach in order to make it smaller. The smaller stomach pouch is then connected to the lower part of the small intestine, allowing food to bypass part of the intestine. The result is that you feel full when eating less and you absorb less calories.
Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes done through tiny incisions in the stomach. A small camera is inserted through the incisions and used to guide the surgeon’s movements. This procedure is known as laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.
Lap band surgery is similar to traditional gastric bypass in that the stomach is made smaller by creating a small pouch. Instead of staples, an inflatable band is used to cinch the upper part of the stomach so that you can’t eat as much at one setting. However, the intestine is not bypassed during lap band surgery, so you will absorb the calories you do eat.
When recovering from weight loss surgery, you’ll need to wear a bariatric compression garment for the first few weeks. Options for bariatric recovery garments include abdominal binders, compressions girdles, body shaper briefs, mid-calf body shapers, mid-thigh body shapers, and ankle-length body shapers.
Weight loss surgery recovery time will depend on the type of bariatric surgery you have. Ask your plastic surgeon which type of weight loss surgery is right for you.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Shapewear as an Alternative to Liposuction
If you’ve been considering liposuction, but aren’t quite ready to make the leap, shapewear may be a good option for you. Shape wear can instantly slim you without plastic surgery. And because shapewear comes in many different styles, it can help you target your problem areas.
A bodyshaper is a bra and girdle all in one. A body shaper lifts the breasts, while slimming the waist and belly, giving you that hourglass figure you’ve been longing for. It also lifts the buttocks, giving it a firmer appearance.
A waist cincher is a smaller shapewear garment that fits like a girdle. It’s designed to define the waist and trim the abdominal area.
A thigh shaper fits over the upper thighs, buttocks, and stomach. Its purpose is to make those areas look slimmer.
Shape wear is designed to be worn comfortably under just about any type of clothing. But still you might still have questions about whether shapewear is for you or not.
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Second Stage Garments by ContourMD
If you are planning a plastic surgery procedure, you’ll need to invest in a compression garment. Compression garments, also known as plastic surgery recovery garments or post-surgical garments, improve circulation, help rid the body of potentially harmful fluids, reduce swelling, and decrease plastic surgery recovery time.
Immediately after your surgery, you’ll need a first stage recovery garment. The type of compression garment you need will depend on your type of surgery. If you are undergoing a breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, breast lift, or arm lift, you’ll need a compression vest or a post-surgical bra. For liposuction or a tummy tuck, you’ll want to purchase an abdominal binder, a compression girdle, or a body shaper. Facial compression wraps are recommended for facelift surgery.
A few weeks after your plastic surgery, your plastic surgeon may tell you to switch to a second stage compression garment. Second stage recovery garments are less bulky than first stage recovery garments. But don’t let the lightweight material fool you. Second stage recovery garments still provide compression, which increases circulation and helps the body heal.
Because second stage recovery garments are less restrictive than first stage compression garments, they can easily be worn undetected underneath everyday clothing. Second stage recovery garments come in a variety of styles. Mid-thigh girdles and mid-calf girdles fit well under shorts, capris, or skirts. Since they are lightweight, they are a good choice during the hot summer. Ankle body garments may be more comfortable under slacks and can add an extra layer of warmth during the cold winter months.
Whether you need a first stage compression garment or a second stage recovery garment, keep in mind that plastic surgery recovery can last several weeks, so it a good idea to have more than one post-surgical recovery garment on hand.
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Second Stage Ankle Girdle
You’re 2-3 weeks out from your plastic surgery and your plastic surgeon gives you the okay to switch to a second stage compression garment. But do you really need that second stage garment?
Second stage recovery garments are less bulky and more lightweight than surgical recovery garments, but they still provide light compression, which increases circulation and helps the body mold to its new shape. Second stage garments are less restrictive than traditional surgical compression garments and can easily be worn undetected underneath everyday clothing, so there really isn’t a good reason not to wear one.
Second stage recovery garments come in a variety of styles. Mid-thigh girdles and mid-calf girdles may be a good option for wearing with shorts, capris, or skirts, or as a lightweight option during the hot summer months. Ankle body garments may be more comfortable for wearing with slacks or as an extra layer of warmth during the harsh months of winter.
Whichever style you choose, keep in mind that plastic surgery recovery can last several weeks, so it a good idea to have more than one second stage garment on hand.
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Monday, May 18th, 2009
Chin Neck Bandage by Silhouette
Before your facelift surgery (also known as rhytidectomy), you’ll want to buy a facial surgery compression garment to wear immediately after surgery. Facial compression garments help decrease swelling, increase circulation, and reduce plastic surgery recovery time.
The trick to choosing a post-surgical compression garment for facelift surgery is to find something that is supportive yet comfortable. Your options include facial compression wraps, chin support straps, and chin neck bandages.
Most facial compression wraps are adjustable to fit the contours of your face. These facial compression garments can be used not only for facelift surgery, but also for other types of plastic surgery, such as chin implants, neck surgery, or oral or maxillofacial surgery.
Chin support straps have Velcro adjustments at the top and a band that runs along the back of the head to keep the compression garment in place. Chin straps can also be used for other types of facial surgery.
Chin neck bandages are also adjustable and come with a chin cup that gently cradles the chin. They’re used for both facelift surgery and other types of face and neck surgery.
With so many options available, it’s a good idea to ask your plastic surgeon which one is best for you. Plastic surgery recovery garments are typically worn continuously for several weeks, so you should have more than one on hand.
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
ShapeWear Body Breifer
A little nip here. A little tuck there. If you’re like most women, there’s at least one thing about your body you’d like to change. If you’re not yet ready to take the leap into the world of plastic surgery, ShapeWear might be the answer for you.
Although ShapeWear is sometimes worn as a second stage compression garment following a plastic surgery procedure, it can also be worn on an every day basis to smooth out the contours of your body. The great thing about ShapeWear is the variety of garments on the market today:
- Tanks and camis lift the breasts while slimming the waist.
- Body briefers fit like a leotard and lift the breasts while slimming the torso and hips.
- Waist shapers create an hourglass figure by cinching the waist.
- Thigh shapers lift and shape the rear while smoothing and slimming the tummy, waist, and thigh area.
- Body wrap panties flatten the stomach while lifting and shaping the backside.
ShapeWear is lightweight and can be easily worn under all types of clothing.
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