Category: Patient to Patient

Zippered vs. Non-Zippered Garments

One of the most common questions we get is, “What is the difference between a zippered and non-zippered compression garment?” This is a great question and I’d like to explain the benefits for both styles and the appropriate time to use them. Zippered garments: A medical compression garment is applied to a patient immediately following […]

Bob Wants To Go Running…Comfortably

“Bob” was clearly uncomfortable when he called me last week.  I knew immediately what he was looking for but these conversations are always delicate – so I let him set the pace. “I, um, need something for under my t-shirt,” he stammered.  “I have a lot of discomfort when I’m trying to workout and my […]

I’m having a breast augmentation. What is the right bra for my procedure?

Design Veronique Postsurgical Bras offer different levels of support and compression and are designed to address specific aesthetic or reconstructive breast procedures.   First and foremost, we recommend following the advice of your physician when choosing a postsurgical bra.  Many physicians we work with typically recommend a supportive bra after a breast augmentation.  The bra is used […]

Synmastia

Last week, a patient called in who said, “I have a bread-loaf breast and you have the solution.”  I thought she had the wrong number at first.  After listening for a bit, I realized she was referring to Synmastia, a possible complication following a breast augmentation procedure.  Her implants had migrated toward the middle of […]

Your Letters

Hi Mariko, I wanted to thank you again for your kind help on my garment issue last week…your help was a God send!  They both arrived last Friday and the small black one fit just great – it offers such a comfortable fit. There really should be more people like you out there.  I’m so […]