Let me start by saying this faja is NOT your average shapewear. The Powernet fabric feels like a second skin—supportive yet breathable, with just the right amount of squeeze to make my post-BBL curves look snatched. The hip area's lycra blend is genius; it cradles my new assets without flattening them, while the triconet panels keep everything else compressed.
The crotch zipper? Lifesaver. I can actually pee without doing a full strip show in public restrooms (though I wish the opening was slightly wider—it's a precision maneuver). Pro tip: Unzip from front to back like you're disarming a bomb, unless you want an unexpected wedgie situation.
About sizing: I'm 5'4" with thunder thighs and ordered XL based on reviews. The legs stopped right above my knees creating slight sausage effect, so I DIY-ed the zipper off (sorry not sorry). The built-in bra feels like it was designed by someone who's never seen breasts—I stash old bra pads in there for warmth and coverage.
Compression adjustment is brilliant though! As my swelling decreased post-op, those triple hook closures let me gradually tighten the suit. Two months in, I've dropped from XL to L without buying new garments. Just be warned—the first 24 hours feel like being hugged by an overenthusiastic python until your body adapts.
Final verdict? Worth every penny for recovery, but bring your sewing kit and some creative padding solutions to this relationship.