Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Types of Post-surgical Compression Garments for Different Body Portions of a Patient


Compression garments provide optimised support and pressure to traumatized muscles post surgeries. They provide varied degrees of compression and some of these levels of compression need to be prescribed by the doctor. These garments provide protection against progression of medical disorders and long periods of discomfort. Off late, they have established popularity as sportswear and post-training trauma relievers. 

Benefits
  •  Helps recover from muscle pain and soreness
  • Considerably reduces recovery time post surgeries
  • Helps apply accurate amount of pressure for long durations of time
Compression garments are designed for every part of the body and each type has umpteen variations to correctly suit every patient’s requirements.

List of variations 

Compression stockings-
  • Support leg and thigh muscles
  • Facilitate uplift of the torso
  • Help shape limbs
  • Protect from progression of any thromboembolisms
Compression leggings-
  • Thigh length, ankle length or calf length
  • Control swellings caused by varicose veins
Body suits-
  • Lengths both above and below the knee
  • Consist of a hook and eye closure and a zipper for extra protection
  • Cover all areas of the body including the shoulders 
Abdominal compression garments/ compression vests-
  • Fitted with a hook and eye closure and a zipper
  • Available in variations of high waists and regular waists with lengths both above and below the knee. 
Compression briefs-
  • High waist varieties with length extending up to groin creases
  • Features hook and eye closures, zip front closures
  • Include a Velcro crotch closure for added comfort  
Augmentation bras-
  • Reduce swelling
  • Prompt healing made with soft materials
  • Unwired to allow comfortable recovery
Bra bands-
  • Exceptionally soft
  • Provide stabilization to the breast implant
  • Include easy to use Velcro closures.
Compression sleeves-
  • Worn along with bras
  • Supports the arms
  • Velcro back closure helps easier management of the garment
Face wraps-
  • Needed post plastic surgery
  • Shapes and supports the face muscles 
Otoplasty bands-
  • Soft and durable
  • Supports the ear and face post otoplasty
Chin supporters-
  • Supports the chin
  • Holds the jaw in place
  • Supports the face post chin lifts