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This is going to be a thorough review since I’ve tried a million of these garments and hope to help someone who may have my same problems.Im 5’0, bust 39, waist 32, hips 47. I bought a 3x. I had liposuction of pretty much my whole body as well as tummy tuck and could not tolerate all the swelling. I’m three weeks post op and I just thought I wasn’t drinking enough water which is why my swelling was not subsiding but turns out I was using the wrong garment this whole time. Now swelling isn’t just an issue for aesthetic reasons, I was always hunched over in pain because my belly was always distended and my lower back was sore. I also had hard lumps of fluids accumulated along my groin from not being compressed enough. Whenever I compressed my belly, the water would shift right to the inner thigh area. I did lymphatic massages but they were too painful and the lumps would just come right back. Most garments do not compress all the way to the groin due to being crotch less which caused a lot of problems with fluid shifting in weird areas. Marena garments are comfy but ineffective for aggressive liposuction I’ve found. The material for this garment is stretchy but still thick and great at really compressing. The thigh portion REALLY gets up in your groin area, leaving no gaps for fluid to shift to which is one of the best things about this garment.Another great thing is the waist trainer style top which allows you to adjust it according to which stage you’re in so you don’t have to keep buying more garments. I bought a 3x because my hips are 47 inches and it fit perfectly around them. My waist is smaller, 32 inches but because it’s adjustable I just fasten it onto the tightest clip and it works great. I will say though, I have a pretty short torso so the top actually covers my boobs when it’s supposed to stay under them. But this is just due to my body type, however, I’m able to remedy this by just leaving the first top clips undone and it works out fine. My recommendation is to stick to the sizing chart exactly according to your hip size and you should be fine.What I also like about this garment is that you can access and cover up your crotch easily. I hated other garments where your business would just be exposed all the time. The opening is perfect for using the bathroom and the flap allows you to completely cover up everything easily again.This garment hits right below the knees which is good if you had knee lipo like I did. Also the bottom has a lace detail which is cute but is also great because it doesn’t roll up.Getting on the garment wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. When you first put your legs in and look at the waist trainer portion you’re like how the hell am I gonna do this but the trick is to lay down and it makes it much easier. I was able to do it by myself in about 5-10 minutes. If you’re earlier in the post op stage you may need a second person to help you since it could be a work out.Overall: if you need good inner thigh and tummy compression this is for you. Follow the size chart according to your hips, not waist.I have a faja under this one in my picture. I waS trying this out for post surgery compression. I ordered a small and it was too small. I’m 35-28-40.5 142lbs. I must have read other reviews and thought I could fit it? I could snap it up top but it was wayyyy too tight. I could I fit the legs after 10mins of work. My legs are 22in each at the thickest. However getting my butt and lower stomach in was impossible. I would have probably needed a Large for this to work. My lower stomach/hips is a 38. The material is great. Very sturdy and good quality. The length is perfect for not giving you a weird line at the thighs or knees. I like how the chest part doesn’t come up to high, most shapewear does and it messes up the bra fit. I ended up going with an m&d brand faja in large instead of this one. Same seller.Unfortunately the bottom of the faja was loose. They needed to grab the leg at the bottom. It provided no compression u see the knee. The rest of the faja was perfect in compression and top quality.Great compression garment for lipo of the thigh, hips, belly, or flanks, (in any combination). Has a built in cotton thong panty, and the entire torso section is lined in soft stretch cotton so it feels very smooth on the skin. It helps to quickly remove post surgery swelling and bruising if you choose the right size for your body. The fabric holds up to extended wearing without stretching out and the cotton fabric butt "pop out" makes the garment both more comfortable across your backside and hips and cooler to wear.Fit: Snug based on the size chart, but correct (Medium was the correct size for me according to the chart, and it is difficult but very possible to hook up). The garment is very snug through the hips (across the hip bones), and less snug through the waist and upper abdomen. My hips at the hip bones are 33" around and it is a trial to get the garment closed, but comfortable once done up. For the waist and upper abdomen, I have to use a smaller set of hooks, which isn't ideal, but does work. It goes up right to the bottom of my bra cups and covers most of my back, which is good so there are no extra bulges or pinching. The thighs are nice and snug on post-surgery legs, but might be a little too loose if your legs aren't swollen or curvy. Fortunately, the legs are snug all the way to the knee, so you won't get any weird bulges like I did with a shorter length garment. The lace edged leg opening is loose, and you won't fill it out unless your legs are quite swollen past the knee.If you are short waisted, you might not need the slide-on shoulder pads under the straps. I found they made garments look strange, so I removed them without any problems with the straps bothering the skin. If you have a long torso, you'll probably leave the pads in place.Yes, the hook-up center section does buckle and warp when you sit, but it doesn't pinch or look conspicuous under normal summer clothing. If you want to wear this under something clingy or skin-skimming, you will notice both the ridge of the center front and all of the ripples as you sit. The only way to prevent the folding is with boning (like a steel boned corset), so I find it an acceptable tradeoff.Material is very firm and strong. Three weeks post op and I am experiencing ‘swell hell’. This item compresses my swelling and is a lot better quality than the one the surgeon provided. I ordered an XL but feel I could have ordered size L. I managed to fasten on my own hence the reason thinking I could have gone a little smaller. Nonetheless, product has 4 hooks and I am on the first hook.The faja is veeeery small ,ordered 2 sizes up and it's still way to small , the quality of the item is great ,such a shame that It's impossible to find a sizeIt's great faja but I had to make agastment as the leg part was to tight. If u don't know how cut and sew to get it fixed don't buy it as it will waist of money. It fits very small. I am size xs and s but bought the xlarge. My waist is 31 and hips 41 so make sure to choose the correct size. I still cut and sew the legs part of it to make it fit to my legs.Fits perfectly but don't care for the material... it is rough, it is lined with cotton inside at the waist and back part but not on the legs. The stitching that pass in the back bother me and hurt after a while. You also hook up the little piece of material to cover your crotch at the back just over your butt, the materiel to hook it to make a lump so not comfortable to lie down on and the elastic of that piece, tends to ride up the butt crack ... I wouldn't buy it againThe best second stage garment, and still the best after 6 months post ab, I love her so much I called her stiffy, this faja done the miracle it was made for,Dolls just be patience and try to get in this garment trust me ,I have so much other faja but I always have to run back to my stiffy as I named her ,highly recommended ?
