Sizing & Patient Care

Patient Care Instructions

Patients should wear compression garments only after receiving proper instructions from their physicians. When applying and caring for our compression garments at home, please follow these instructions carefully.

While seated, fasten the girdle up to slightly higher than the knee area. Secure both the hook & eye and the zippers up to this area.

While remaining seated, place both legs into the girdle and gently position the girdle into place. Then stand up and pull the girdle up, making sure to position the crotch opening as far up as possible.

Fasten the remaining hook & eye on one side only, and then carefully pull up that zipper. Please use extra caution to avoid catching the zipper on the inner facing and to avoid getting pulls in the material from your fingernails digging in.

Now fasten the hook & eye on the remaining side. This side will be somewhat more difficult to secure and we recommend that someone be present to provide assistance. After the hook & eye have been secured, carefully zip up that side.

Zipper Snags – If the zipper becomes snagged, stop immediately. Do not attempt to force the zipper in any direction. Instead, remove the garment completely and gently work with the zipper snag until it become free.

Urination – We recommend that all female patients purchase a small, flexible plastic funnel to position close to the perineum when urinating to prevent accidental splashing onto the garment.

Elimination – We recommend that you unzip one side and hold the flap securely to one side so that elimination can be accomplished quite easily without soiling the garment.

Laundering – We recommend that you hand wash your compression garment in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and then air dry. Please do not dry your garment in a gas or electric dryer, for it may ruin the garment. To remove bloodstains, simply soak your garment in a basin of cool water mixed with a ¼ cup of peroxide. Please note that most patients require 2 garments to rotate between washings.

2nd Stage Girdles – These garments provide extended compression during the healing process and help provide smoother cosmetic results. Please contact Customer Care for ordering information.

Sizing Tips

Click on the chart below to view a larger chart or click here to download a printable pdf file

Click here to download a printable Tape Measure to help you determine your size.

Please use the provided sizing chart to best determine your sizing needs. We base our garment sizes on your pre-surgery measurements, as you will likely be swollen immediately following your surgery. When taking your measurements, please be sure to take each dimension in the following manner:

Waist – Measure at your smallest point

Hips – Measure at your widest point

Chest – Measure at the bust line

If you have any questions regarding your sizing needs, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-330-6300 and we will be happy to assist you.