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by Tai Brown • Taime out Massage Owner
Hey there, fabulous! So, you've taken the plunge and decided to embark on a plastic surgery journey. Congratulations on prioritizing your beauty and confidence!
Now, let's turn our attention to the postoperative phase and uncover the secret weapon tucked inside your fajas (well, at least the good ones): the mysterious rods.
Get ready to discover how these little wonders can help you achieve amazing results and a smooth recovery.
Let's dive in!
Fajas and Their Magical Compression…
Before we get into the spotlight, let's set the stage and give credit where it's due. Fajas, the compression garments of the beauty realm, are the unsung heroes of your recovery journey. They provide support, reduce swelling, and shape your body contours, creating the perfect canvas for your new and improved self!
Fajas create a reverberating bounce-back effect that allows the body to reabsorb fluid within underlying tissue and the lymphatic system. While much of the lymphatic system is destroyed during surgery in the areas of trauma— the lymph nodes that collect fluid are still very much in tact. The faja works with your natural movements to reclaim and absorb a lot of this fluid for you to expel out later (usually through your urinary system— isn’t the body amazing?)
Meet the Mighty Rods!
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Now, it's time to unveil the secret sidekicks that bring the "wow" factor to your fajas—introducing the mighty rods! Picture them as your very own support squad, working tirelessly behind the scenes to level up your recovery game. These foam or flexible boards are strategically placed within your fajas to enhance compression, sculpt your curves, and provide stability.
Unleashing the Powers of Rods #Pow! So, what exactly do these magical rods do, and why are they a good thing?
Let's break it down:
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1. 🎈 Banishing the Swelling Monster: The rods team up with your fajas to combat postoperative swelling. By applying consistent pressure, they help minimize fluid retention, ensuring you can rock your fabulous results without unwanted puffiness later in the future.
2. ⏳ Sculpting Superheroes: Looking to accentuate those killer curves? The rods have your back (and your tummy, and your derriere!). They work their magic by contouring your body during the healing process, ensuring your final results align perfectly with your vision. Think of it like this— without rods, your faja us a glorified bathing suit. How much compression reabsorption will your bathing suit allow? As swelling forms, rods help hold the compression in place at a medical level of mmHG that is effective; removing them actually elongates your healing process.
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3. Stability Guardians: Have no fear, the rods are here! They provide much-needed support to areas prone to sagging or uneven healing. By keeping things in place, they prevent unwanted shifts and ensure your recovery stays on track. Did you know every time you torque, bend, or move, you lower abdomen loses pressure? Or think of how your waist trainer rolls down or folds up— rods help garments maintain even compression throughout your duration of wearing them.
4. Comfort Crusaders: Let's not forget the comfort factor! The rods provide extra support and relief to those tender areas, making your recovery journey a whole lot more pleasant.
Who said healing couldn't be fabulous?
Rods also help minimize the tension on the incision site(s), which in turns helps reduce scar formation. By providing support and immobilization, rods assist in optimizing scar healing and improving the overall aesthetic outcome. And there you have it, the captivating tale of rods inside your fajas! These unsung heroes work their magic to enhance compression, sculpt your curves, provide support, and ensure your recovery is as smooth as silk.
Embrace these mighty tools and get ready to flaunt your fabulous results with confidence and style!
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About the author
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International massage therapist who’s career has evolved from sports massage, to oncology massage, to leading the industry in postOperative care and body contouring, specifically pertaining to plastic surgery. Tai is the owner of Taime out Massage Studios and a Tributo partner.