After undergoing a Brazilian butt lift ( BBL) or liposuction, using the right surgery supplies and accessories ensure the best result. The most important element after this procedure is wearing compression garments to reduce swelling, support healing, and shape your body. But, it's not enough, you need to wear an abdominal board and lipo foam to get the best possible results. Both lipo foam and abdominal board provide extra support and support healing. 

Here we will explain lipo board vs lipo foam so, you can decide which is best for you during recovery. 

What is a Lipo Board?

Lipo board is made of hard, flat, and rigid material and is typically worn under a compression garment to support areas like your abdomen or back. The main purpose of a lipo board is to keep the treated area flat and smooth during recovery. It is available in different sizes and shapes to fit various body types and areas.

Benefits

• Firm support: The lipo board presses down on the skin helping your abdomen stay flat and even.
• Prevents creases: It stops your skin from folding or creasing ensuring the best results from your surgery.
• Reduces swelling: The even compression over the area reduces swelling and speeds up recovery.

What is Lipo Foam?

Lipo foam is a soft, flexible padding placed between your skin and compression garment to add extra comfort and support. Lipo foam provides gentle pressure on sensitive areas and prevents irritation from the compression garment. Lipo foam can be cut and shaped to fit different body areas. 

Benefits

• Gentle compression: Lipo foam applies a soft, even pressure ideal for tender areas right after surgery.
• Prevents irritation: It stops your compression garment from rubbing directly against your skin to prevent discomfort or irritation.
• Reduces swelling: Lipo foam controls swelling and keeps your skin looking smooth as it heals.

Lipo Board VS Lipo Foam: Whats the Difference

Material and Structure

• Lipo board is made from a hard, rigid material to provide strong support to specific body areas. 
• Lipo foam is made from soft and flexible material, making it more comfortable to wear.

Compression Level

• The Lipo board provides firm compression on the skin to keep areas like the abdomen flat.
• Lipo foam provides gentle compression suited for more tender areas of the body.

Comfort and Fit

• The Lipo board is structured and firm so, it can feel a bit uncomfortable, especially if worn for long periods.
• Lipo foam being soft and flexible is usually much more comfortable, especially for sensitive areas, but doesn’t offer the same firmness.

Areas of Use

• The Lipo board works best for the abdominal area and the lower back, where you need firm support.
• Lipo foam can be used almost anywhere on the body, offering flexibility for multiple areas that need healing.

Customization

• Lipo board is available in a fixed size and shape, it can’t be adjusted to fit different body areas.
• Lipo foam can be easily cut and shaped for the areas where you need padding or support. 

When to Use a Lipo Board? 

A lipo board is great when you need firm support, especially in areas like your abdomen or lower back. It’s often recommended during the later stages of recovery, once your body can handle more targeted compression. If you’ve reached the point where gentle compression isn’t enough and you need something stronger to shape your body, that’s when a lipo board becomes useful.

 When to Use Lipo Foam?

Lipo foam is best used right after surgery, during the early recovery stage when your body is still very tender. It provides gentle padding and prevents irritation from your compression garments while still offering light, even pressure.

It’s also ideal for full-body use or for smaller, specific areas that need softer compression. Most people start using lipo foam immediately after surgery, as it’s more comfortable and helps with swelling while protecting sensitive areas as they heal.