Faja
What is a faja or compression garment?
A faja (Spanish for “girdle”) or compression garment is a specially designed piece of clothing worn after cosmetic surgery—such as liposculpture, tummy tuck, or BBL—to support your healing and enhance your results.
These garments apply even pressure to the treated areas, which helps to:
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Reduce swelling and inflammation
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Minimise bruising
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Improve blood circulation
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Support skin retraction and contouring
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Prevent fluid build-up (seromas)
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Provide comfort and support throughout recovery
Wearing your faja as instructed is a key part of your post-op care and ensures your body heals properly while maintaining your new silhouette.
What is Stage Two compression garment?
Following your surgery, stage one compression garments are typically worn for the first 2–3 weeks. These provide higher compression and are designed to accommodate post-surgical swelling and drainage.
Once swelling has reduced and your body begins to stabilize, it’s time to transition to a stage two compression garment. This stage offers slightly lighter, more targeted compression while still giving your body the support it needs to shape, heal, and define your final results.
We strongly recommend using a stage two garment to help deliver the best surgical outcomes, enhance comfort, and improve contouring during the rest of your recovery journey.
When and How to Measure for Your Stage Two Compression Garment
For a custom-made stage two faja, we recommend measuring 10-14 to 5 days post-op, ideally after your massage session, to ensure you get the most accurate fit based on your body’s current shape. If you need help measuring or have questions about sizing, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re happy to assist.
You’ll need a soft tape measure and a pen. For accurate measurements:
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Measure first thing in the morning
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Remove any clothing
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Stand naturally—don’t suck in, flex, or adjust your posture
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Use a mirror to ensure the tape is level and snug, but not tight
Follow these steps:
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Underbust: Wrap the measuring tape directly under your bust.
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Waist: Find your natural waistline (the crease that forms when you bend to the side). Measure here without pulling tight.
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Torso: Measure vertically from just under your breast to the middle of your vagina.
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Hips: Measure the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, ensuring the tape is level all the way around.
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Thigh: Measure the widest part of your upper thigh.
Refer to the provided image guide for visual support during the measuring process.
For Shapers With Sleeves
If your compression garment includes sleeves, please take the following additional measurements:
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Arm Circumference: Measure around the highest part of your shoulder, passing under the armpit and along the intended length of the sleeve.
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Sleeve Length: Measure from where the arm begins (at the top of the shoulder) down to your desired sleeve length.
Once you have taken your full set of measurements, complete this form, and one of our expert consultants will be in touch to guide you through selecting the perfect garment for your post-op recovery. Or Contact Us.
