FAJA EDUCATION
Know What You're Wearing AND Why It Matters
A faja is not shapewear. It is a precision recovery tool — and wearing the wrong one at the wrong stage, or wearing the right one incorrectly, can compromise surgical results that took months of planning and thousands of dollars to achieve.
This page exists because we believe an informed client gets better results. Every question answered here is one our Trust Surgery Consultants team has been asked by a real client, in a real recovery, at a real moment of uncertainty.
Read it before surgery. Come back to it after.
How to Take Your Measurements
Underbust
Wrap a measuring tape directly underneath your bust, making sure it sits snugly and stays level all the way around your body.
Waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, which is typically above your belly button and below your rib cage. If you’re unsure where your natural waist is, bend to one side—the crease that forms is the correct spot. Stand naturally without holding your stomach in, as this can affect the measurement. If you usually wear your garments lower on your waist, take that measurement as well.
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks. Keep the measuring tape level from front to back, and use a mirror if needed to ensure it’s straight for the most accurate result.
Thigh
Measure around the widest part of one thigh. The tape should fit comfortably without being too tight or too loose.
Torso Length
Starting at the crotch, measure upward to the crease underneath your bust. Place the 0 mark of the measuring tape at the crotch (wearing fitted pants can help you locate the inseam as your starting point). The 4-inch mark should align approximately with your pubic bone as a reference. Continue measuring up to the fold beneath your breasts, lifting your breasts if necessary so the tape reaches the natural underbust crease.
