MARENA SFBHA Women's High-Back and Panty-Length Compression Girdle

My plastic surgeon recommended this brand.I tried other less expensive brands, SEVERAL! You get what you pay for. This compression garment is helping to mold my post Tummy Tuck with Lipo body. Fit a little on the small size. Compression is perfect. Firm but you can actually breathe. Washes well on delicate and hang dry. Only downside, which is also an up side are the hook and eye closures. A little hard to get used too, but also a good thing as it’s easy to run your drainage tube through them. No tube dangling from your female parts, no thank you! You’ve spent a lot of money on your surgery, don’t skimp on your recovery garment! BUY!

Know your size for these - should be given from your Surgeon if having lypo. I am 5'4, 170lbs and the XL was perfect for me! These hold up very nicely. I had my surgery in November of 2024 and still wear it and change it out between this one and a black one - i'm so glad i have them, cause they work great!

I got it for after my tummy tuck. I like it overall but don’t love it. Measured on my presurgical belly and I think that was a good measurement. I am 5’ 5”, presurgical waist 35in, and ordered a XL. Pros: lays nicely, smooth finish so no itchy bumps, I have a JP drain and easily able to wear with that. I would say it gives nice compression that doesn’t feel like too much. Easily able to reattach the bottom fasteners when I go to the bathroom. Cons: Arm straps are a little uncomfortable, I have all the way out and they cut into my armpits a little bit; the holes around the thighs feel tight. I have thicker thighs and it’s a little tight round them. Granted I do wear underwear with them. I bought one with shorts too but I think I will return that one, I think one will be enough for now. Thinking about getting one for my second portion. Don’t know yet.

The worst i ever bought it!! and they make it non returnable because quality, fabric and the whole thing about it is worthless- Fell like a scam!!! It don't fit, is pushing to one side, horrible material, don't compress anything- Very unsatisfied

I have used this for post op tummy tuck and lipo. I didn't like how tight it was in the crotch area so I wear biker shorts underneath and it's just fine. I am 5'2 134 pounds and bought the medium. I'm on the middle hooks, so I can go one size tighter before I need a smaller size. Hoping I won't need to buy another. Wash on gentle cycle and hang dry. My doctor recommended these cut instead of the longer ones because of my drains. Definitely talk to you doctor so you get the right cut for you.

I agree with others - the arm straps dig into your skin. For a recovery item, this definitely needs perfecting. The straps should be moved more toward the front of the axilla (armpit). I’m petite usually a zero and two in clothing, I can be a xs in “regular” sized clothing. I am/was 125 lbs and size 36c (post pregnancy) and 5’ tall so with measurements and traditional sizes I bought a medium. My measurements had put me across three Sizes M-XL. Anything bigger than a M would have been quite loose. It’s perfect. I wear a t shirt and granny underwear underneath to prevent any chafing as recommended by my surgeon. it makes adjustments so much easier and better. I don’t worry about rubbing and misaligning any ABD pads keeping my surgical site undisturbed. With that said, it’s a 3 rating product because the digging is a major flaw for the price. Nothing can be done about it since I read this is common. It really hurts my skin and I constantly need to adjust it. I say bring the connector piece higher or move toward the back like traditional bras, so that it’s not in the area where we naturally close our arms causing that piece to dig. Also, the seller is an authorized seller so it’s a big deal that they offer return/exchange thru Amazon since Marena Group LLC doesn’t accept returns though IDK if they offer replacements which unfortunately results in some horror reviews I read that comes with the territory. Overall, I am keeping it. I need it and it’s functional though wish there was a more comfortable option. Not that I know of so sticking with this one.

I used this toward the end of my diastases repair. It was the 2nd style garment I bought because the first one became too big as my body healed and the swelling went down. I measured my torso and used their size chart and my fit was perfect. It offered the support I didn’t realize I was no longer getting from the other garment, which was now too big. I felt brand new when I put this on and it made getting around and being productive so much easier. One thing to consider though if you will be wearing this after abdominal surgery is the bottom snaps and there is NO WAY I would have been able to bend to snap and unsnap to use the restroom right after the surgery. So, for your immediate post-op garment, I’d recommend one that goes to your mid thigh and has an opening so you can easily just sit on the toilet and go. Then as you heal and need a tighter fit, switch to this one because it closes at the bottom and you can wear loose fitting dresses or shorts without worrying about everyone seeing your private parts and you won’t see the thigh undergarments sticking out the bottom of your dress or shorts. Hang in there, the recovery is hard, but having the right undergarment will make healing a lot easier!

Let’s settle this dispute once and for all, I bought this product as I had to have extensive abdominal surgery and muscle repair. My doctor indicated I need a compression garment to help me get around and reduce swelling. When I read all of the Marena reviews and everything indicated to size up as they run small, even my doctor said you will be swollen so go up from your normal size. I am 5’7 and 150lbs I typically wear a size 4-6. Based on Marenas measurements I sized up two times anticipating my swelling pushing me a size up. I bought an XL which was even post surgery too big, then I went and bought a Large which fit immediately post surgery but by week 2 was also TOO LARGE then I finally bought the Medium based on my measurements. The garment has 3 different tightness options I’m currently on the middle one, I am however confident I could have saved 200 dollars had I not listened to these reviews. Just measure your waistline, if you’re having surgery find a garment that has the feature of being able to go tighter or looser like this one. Do not waste your money on sizing up, unless you are one of those people that try to wish your waistline slimmer. Follow the measurements on the chart and you’ll do fine!

I bought this garment for after operation care, although it’s written stage 1 medical in the description, but when we got it, it was very soft and not good for medical use. If we’ve but any wrapper from normal clothing store, it was more stiff and useable. I don’t recommend at all, first because it’s not good and second due to cost that not match with this product.