The Language of Healing
After surgery, your discharge instructions can feel like a different language.
You’ll hear terms like:
• fibrosis
• seroma
• edema
…and be expected to just understand them.
But these terms directly affect:
• how your body heals
• how your faja should fit
• what tools you actually need
At BDY by The Faja Doctor, we believe:
An educated patient gets better results.
This is your real-world glossary
explained in a way that actually makes sense.
👉🏼 Start with your full recovery roadmap:
Stage-by-Stage Recovery Roadmap
Fibrosis (The “Lumps”)
Definition:
Internal scar tissue that forms after liposuction
What it feels like:
• hard
• rope-like
• uneven
What it means for you:
This is one of the biggest reasons results look lumpy or textured
The solution:
Use [FibraFlat Fibrosis Compression Foam Sheets]
FibraFlat
Combine with:
• consistent compression
• lymphatic drainage
👉🏼 Full breakdown:
Fibrosis Guide
Seroma (The “Fluid Pocket”)
Definition:
A buildup of fluid under the skin
Why it happens:
• loose compression
• gaps in your faja
• inconsistent wear
What it means for you:
Fluid can harden and turn into fibrosis
The solution:
Use [BDY 3-in-1 Compression Board]
👉🏼 Learn more:
Swelling Timeline Guide
Edema (Swelling)
Definition:
Fluid buildup in your tissues after surgery
What it looks like:
• puffiness
• tightness
• fluctuation
Real talk:
You may look bigger than before surgery
This is normal
👉🏼 Full timeline:
Swelling Timeline Guide
BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)
Definition:
Fat transfer to the glutes
What it means:
Your fat needs blood flow to survive
Rule:
Compression goes on the waist, not the butt
👉🏼 Read this:
BBL Preservation: The No-Flattening Protocol
Lipo 360
Definition:
Circumferential liposuction of the torso
What it means:
You need even, 360 compression
👉🏼 Learn proper fit:
TT (Tummy Tuck)
Definition:
Skin removal + muscle repair
What it means:
Longer swelling timeline
More structured compression needed
👉🏼 Learn timeline:
🚨[link to Swelling Timeline Guide]🚨
MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage)
Definition:
Massage that moves fluid out
What it does:
• reduces swelling
• prevents buildup
Compression shapes
MLD clears
👉🏼 Learn more:
Fibrosis Guide
Mons Pubis (FUPA Area)
Definition:
Area above the pubic bone
Why it swells:
Gravity
Solution:
Use [BDY 3-in-1 Compression Board]
3-in-1 board
Sacrum (Lower Back Triangle)
Definition:
Area above the glutes
Why it matters:
Helps define projection
👉🏼 Learn technique:
BBL Preservation Guide
Compression Stages
Stage 1:
Drainage + protection
Stage 2:
Shaping + contouring
Stage 3:
Maintenance
👉🏼 Full breakdown:
Stage-by-Stage Recovery Roadmap
Rib Remodeling / RibXcar
Definition:
Modern term used for both:
• surgical rib reshaping
• compression-based shaping
What it means:
Compression is still required either way
Use [Hybrid Faja Waist Trainer]
waist trainer
👉🏼 Full breakdown:
Rib Remodeling
Plastic Surgery Acronyms & Forum Language (Decoded)
If you’ve been on Reddit, RealSelf, or TikTok
you’ve seen things like:
“3 DPO and still swollen”
“6 WPO and my faja feels loose”
Let’s break it down.
DPO (Days Post-Op)
Definition:
Days after surgery
Examples:
• 1 DPO
• 7 DPO
What it means:
Peak swelling phase
👉🏼 Learn Stage 1:
Stage-by-Stage Recovery Roadmap
WPO (Weeks Post-Op)
Definition:
Weeks after surgery
What it means:
Transition + shaping phase
👉🏼 Learn timing:
Ultimate Faja Timeline
MPO (Months Post-Op)
Definition:
Months into recovery
What it means:
Long-term shaping + residual swelling
👉🏼 Learn expectations:
Swelling Timeline
SX (Surgery)
Short for surgery
Faja
Compression garment
👉🏼 Learn fit:
My Faja Too Tight Guide
Snatched
Definition:
Defined waist
Reality:
It comes from consistency
👉🏼 Learn how:
Rib Remodeling
Knowledge Is Power
Understanding these terms helps you:
• communicate with your surgeon
• choose the right tools
• avoid mistakes
If something feels off
always ask questions
Stay informed
Stay consistent
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