A faja is one of the most important garments you’ll wear after a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). For beginners, understanding how to choose, wear, and care for a faja can make a big difference in comfort, recovery, and final results. If you’re new to post-BBL care, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.
What Is a Faja and Why Is It Important After BBL?
A faja is a compression garment designed to support your body after surgery. After a BBL, your body experiences swelling, fluid retention, and changes in shape. Wearing a faja helps reduce swelling, improves blood circulation, supports healing tissues, and encourages your body to maintain its new contours. It also helps protect the transferred postpartum faja fat in your buttocks by keeping pressure off the wrong areas.
Choosing the Right Faja as a Beginner
For beginners, comfort and correct compression are key. Your first faja should not be extremely tight. A beginner-level faja provides moderate compression to control swelling without cutting off circulation or causing pain. Always follow your surgeon’s recommendations regarding size and compression level. Never size down just to look slimmer—this can slow healing and cause complications.
Look for features like:
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Adjustable hooks or zippers
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Open-butt or BBL-friendly design
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Breathable and soft fabric
These features make it easier to wear the garment for long hours.
How Long Should Beginners Wear a Faja?
Most surgeons recommend wearing a faja for 6 to 8 weeks after a BBL. As a beginner, you’ll likely start wearing it 22–23 hours a day, removing it only for showering. Over time, your surgeon may allow fewer hours or a lighter compression garment.
Consistency is crucial. Wearing the faja regularly helps prevent uneven swelling and promotes smoother results.
Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Many beginners make simple mistakes that can affect results. One common error is wearing the faja incorrectly, such as folding it or letting it roll down, which can create lines on the skin. Another mistake is removing the faja too often or too early because of discomfort. Mild discomfort is normal at first, but severe pain means the garment may be too tight.
Also, avoid sitting directly on your buttocks without a BBL pillow, even while wearing a faja. The garment supports healing, but it doesn’t fully protect fat cells from pressure.
Caring for Your Faja
Hygiene matters during recovery. Wash your faja regularly to prevent bacteria buildup and skin irritation. Most fajas should be hand-washed with mild soap and air-dried to maintain elasticity. Having at least two fajas is helpful so you can rotate them.
Listen to your body and your surgeon. A faja is a powerful recovery tool, but it works best when paired with proper rest, hydration, lymphatic massages (if recommended), and healthy nutrition. For beginners, patience is just as important as consistency. With the right faja and proper care, you’ll support healing and enjoy smoother, more defined BBL results over time.