The Right Way to Wear Your Faja: Comfort, Safety, and Healing

Learn how to wear your faja after surgery the right way. Tips for comfort, safety, and healing to prevent burns, irritation, and delays in recovery.

Why Wearing Your Faja Correctly Matters

After surgery, your faja is more than just a garment—it’s part of your recovery. A properly fitted faja reduces swelling, improves circulation, and helps your body heal into its new shape. But if worn incorrectly, it can cause skin irritation, burns, or even slow down your recovery process.

Here’s everything you need to know to wear your faja safely and comfortably.

1. Choose the Correct Size

• Avoid the temptation to size down. Wearing a faja that is too tight can restrict blood flow and cause bruising or burns.

• Your faja should feel snug but never painful. You should still be able to breathe deeply and move freely.

• Always follow your surgeon’s guidance when selecting the right size for your recovery stage.

2. Protect Your Skin

• Wear a thin, seamless garment (like a compression liner or soft cotton tank) underneath your faja.

• Use foams or boards where recommended to distribute pressure evenly and prevent direct irritation on incision areas.

• Avoid applying heavy lotions or oils before putting on your faja, as trapped moisture can cause rashes.

3. Adjust for Comfort

• Make sure hooks, zippers, and Velcro straps lay flat against your body to avoid pinching or digging into the skin.

• If you feel burning, tingling, or numbness, remove the faja immediately and reassess the fit.

• Comfort doesn’t mean loose—it means supportive without pain.

4. Keep It Clean & Dry

• Wash your faja regularly to prevent bacteria buildup, especially around incision areas.

• If possible, rotate between two fajas so one is always clean and ready.

• Pat your skin dry after showers before putting your faja back on. Moisture trapped under compression can cause irritation.

5.Listen to Your Body & Your Doctor

• Some swelling, tightness, and pressure are normal. Severe pain, burns, or discoloration are not.

• Check your skin daily for signs of irritation, redness, or indentations.

• When in doubt, consult your surgeon before making adjustments.

Final Thoughts

Your faja is designed to help you heal—not hurt you. When worn the right way, it promotes comfort, safety, and faster recovery. Always remember: the goal is healing, not rushing. Be patient with your body and treat your faja as a partner in your recovery journey.

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checking to make sure the client skin is not irritated while in the Faja. -GAMassageSpa