03/21/2023
What's the difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2 Faja and when do I need each?
Stage 1 Compression Faja
This is the Faja you’ll be wearing the moment you wake up after your surgery. 0-2 Weeks Post-Op. Immediately after the surgery, your body will be swollen, sensitive, in intense pain from your surgery, clear from the pain killers, and bloated as well.
At this time, you need mild compression; plus, you will likely be using a compression garment that is a size bigger than what you were wearing before surgery.
Stage 1 compression faja starts to function immediately after the surgery is complete. This goes on for about two weeks, depending on how well your healing progresses. The stage 1 faja has minimal compression, which means it will fit loosely on your body rather than tightly.
The goal of stage 1 faja is to allow your body adequate fluid circulation for complete healing and draining. It is not intended to fit or contour like shapewear or a waist trainer. Please note that fluid is inserted into the body during liposuction or tummy tuck to allow for fat removal. You must have enough room between your body and the faja for this fluid to drain and your delicate skin to begin to heal.
Part of what you begin to notice is- your stage 1 faja feels firm at first but gradually loosens over the first few weeks of healing. Congratulations! It indicates that your body is draining fluids and performing the necessary functions.
A qualified pre-op specialist or doctor will measure your physique to understand the possible changes that will occur following your surgery. Again, before you may wear your new faja, you must be sized to find the best fit for your specific body type. This will take place at your pre-operative visit.
Stage 2 Compression Faja.
Stage 2 Fajas are custom-designed products that can also be worn as waist trainers. This faja begins two weeks after surgery and runs for four weeks (From Week 2 to Week 6). This faja aids with snatching the tummy, back fat and also sculpting the waist, hips, and midsection depending on where compression is most required.
The significance of stage 2 is light sculpting and plenty shaping up. Yes, your surgeon has done the magic; now the rest depends on you giving yourself a lot of TLC and the use of proper compression to avoid fat bulges or fat balls and bumps.
Stage 2 compression garments provide more intense therapy to match your body’s healing. Your body generally healed during stage 1; the cuts or incisions might have been painfully raw and inconvenient. By stage 2, your body has recovered a bit. Still, it requires firm support yet lighter compression as you gradually return to your daily life. Stage 2 fajas are known to complete the deal for final recovery and delivering the best possible surgical results.
The stage 2 fajas come with high compression tummy control of the abdomen region, sometimes with a zipper closure reinforced with a hook and eye closure. Whether they may or may not come with crotch opening depends on design and function. Before making the purchase, talk to a professional about what you need to ensure you buy the right size and function.
