FAQ | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Hourglass alteration targets your waist, mid and upper back, as well as your stomach above the belly button. The 360 alteration encompasses all of the above areas and provides additional compression in the lower abdomen/FUPA.

Creasing in the waist area is a common occurrence and is often observed in fajas with bra straps. The lack of support from the bra straps often leads to inadequate pulling up of the back of the faja, resulting in annoying creasing. This is one of the reasons why we personally prefer fajas with thick straps. Another common cause of creasing is when the torso of the faja is too long. We can assist you by shortening the faja torso to address this issue. A third common cause is when the stretchy fabric of the faja designed for the booty extends too far up your back, causing a crease above the booty.

Although creasing can be frustrating, it is not a cause for concern, and it will not leave any permanent indentations on your body. If the creasing becomes painful, it is recommended to remove the faja. However, some discomfort is normal, especially since the sides are often sensitive areas after liposuction.

To improve the appearance and feel, you can place lipo foams or small rectangular boards on each side under the creases. Tightening the straps as much as possible can also help, although it may cause discomfort on the shoulders. It is important to remember that no faja is perfect, and everyone's body is different, so we may need to address and find solutions to these issues. One suggestion is to place little socks under each strap for added comfort, or you can use pads or cut one of your old lipo foams into 2" strips to use for strap comfort.

After four weeks, it is safe to remove any additional stuffings and wear only the faja, along with a bralette or sports bra underneath and stretchy panties. Seamless panties are recommended as they can be easily moved aside for bathroom use. However, this recommendation assumes that your faja is properly compressing you, either because it has been customized to fit your body or because it was already tight-fitting when you received it.

We bend back faja hooks as a complimentary service whenever we notice misshapen hooks. If you need hook replacement services for your faja, we have the ability to replace the hooks upon request. We charge $5 per hook.

Absolutely! The service add-on for the rods is priced at $5 and can be easily reversed. We will include the rods in the return package unless they are irreversibly damaged.

Certainly! In fact, many Stage 1 fajas are worth altering since they are already made of Stage 2 material. We call this conversion from Stage 1 to Stage 2. However, there are some Stage 1 fajas that are not worth converting due to their overly thin and stretchy fabric. These include: 1. Mia Aesthetics Stage 1 fajas; 2. Any faja made in China; and 3. Fajas by the brand Marena

YES! WE PROVIDE TWO OPTIONS FOR TORSO SHORTENING:

1. TORSO SHORTENING WITH FRONT HOOKS: This option is recommended if you notice the front of the faja overlapping the bottoms of your breasts and/or folding under your breasts.
2. TORSO SHORTENING IN THE BACK & SIDES ONLY: This option is suitable if the front of your faja ends just below your breasts (as it should), but you experience significant creasing in the back and sides. This is also the only torso shortening option available for fajas with a front zipper instead of hooks.

Certainly! You have the option to select your desired tightness level for each faja you choose to make alterations for within the intake form. This allows for smart pre-planning, especially if you are still within the first six weeks after your surgery, ensuring that you will maintain proper compression consistently.

We do not provide the service of adding zipper crotches to fajas as it can lead to unfavorable results. Many of our clients find the tightness and discomfort caused by zipper crotches undesirable. If your faja does not have a zipper crotch and you add one, it can disrupt the fit of the booty area. We recommend wearing panties underneath for additional coverage. To use the bathroom for bowel movements, you will need to remove the faja, as is the case with most fajas with zipper crotches. There are also risks associated with zipper crotches, such as getting skin caught in the zipper if you are in a hurry, and if it is too tight, it can cause friction burns or discomfort in the crotch area.

We do not offer the service of removing the zipper from a faja as it would likely damage the garment. If the zipper is removed, it can result in a tighter fit and an awkward appearance where the new seam is placed to replace the zipper. Finding someone who can remove a zipper from a faja designed with a zipper in the crotch correctly is highly unlikely. In such cases, we recommend wearing panties underneath with a pad for cushioning or leaving the zipper open. If these methods do not work, it might be best to consider a faja that does not have a zipper in the crotch and set this particular one aside until you are further along in your recovery and less sensitive.

Certainly! If requested, We are happy to provide this service as a complimentary add-on. Rest assured, we will ensure that there is sufficient room for you to comfortably use the bathroom for urination (not for bowel movements).

We are sorry, but it is not feasible to achieve that specific alteration. In this case, I suggest exploring brands that are more accommodating for long torsos, such as MariaE or Bling Shapers available on Amazon. Additionally, you can consider using a seamless compression waistband to bridge the gap between the top of the faja and the bottom of your breasts

Unfortunately, the straps are essential for properly securing that style of faja and cannot be altered without significantly compromising the garment.

Please note that we do not offer this particular service, as there is a simple hack available: bra extenders! These extenders are easily accessible in black and tan colors. You can find them at Walmart in the sewing section for approximately $2 per piece. Alternatively, on Amazon, you can purchase a multi-pack for around $5.

If you're referring to thin bra straps, you can find thicker and longer individual bra straps on Amazon as well.

Absolutely! This service is included in The 360 and The Hourglass services at no extra charge to you. To ensure the perfect fit, we closely examine the photos you provide within the intake form to determine the precise level of tightening required for your bra.

Unfortunately, the built-in bra serves as the straps of the faja and cannot be changed or altered.

Unfortunately, we do not offer a service to make the faja bigger due to potential unfavorable outcomes. If the faja is excessively tight or small, it is recommended to opt for a larger size. When ordering, always consider your hip measurement for accurate sizing. More detailed guidance on sizing can be found in Section III below.

However, if the faja fits but feels uncomfortably tight, we have a suggestion called the "Fabric Softener Soak":

1. Take a sufficiently large bowl and fill it with warm water.
2. Add a splash of fabric softener to the water.
3. Soak either the entire faja or just the specific area causing discomfort (e.g., legs) in the solution for 30-60 minutes. If it is only slightly tight, 30 minutes should suffice. If it is painfully tight, soak for 60 minutes. You can also apply fabric softener directly to a targeted area that bothers you. For instance, if the fabric around the crotch is cutting into your skin, you can brush or apply fabric softener on that area and let it sit for an hour before rinsing it off.

Please note that it is advisable to avoid using fabric softener when washing your faja, as it may cause the fabric to loosen up.

Yes, We can make your legs more roomy by using the power-mesh fabric directly from your own faja. This service add-on is priced at $20, which may vary depending on the length of your legs.

We refrain from widening the hips as it alters the structural integrity of the original faja design. If you find your faja too snug around the hips, set it aside until you've healed further or acquire the appropriate size based on your hip measurement. This typically entails going up one size.

As we do not carry replacement fabric, it is not possible to make modifications involving replacing fabric. However, if there is a small run or hole in the fabric, it can be fixed. Please note that it must be the size of a green pea or smaller to be fixable. To request this repair, simply indicate your request in the notes field of the order form.

We will not undo poorly done alterations, as they are often irreversible and time-consuming to fix, which makes it not worth investing in. If you want to salvage the faja, we suggest having the bad seams undone, hopefully at no cost to you, or carefully undoing them yourself using a sharp tool or seam ripper. This way, we can start fresh with the alteration. However, if the fabric was cut off, please do not undo the seams, as this may irreversibly damage the faja, and it would be advisable to get a new one.

If the faja was altered elsewhere but doesn't appear to have been done too poorly, we can work around the existing alterations using my own techniques. However, please note that my work will be influenced by the initial seamstresses' techniques and symmetry, which may have a negative impact on the final result.

If the faja was previously altered by us, I can always retighten it further in most cases.

This selection is 100% preference-based. A large portion of my clientele likes the strongest possible compression in the right places - other clients need things to be less tight.

If you *need* to keep a little extra room for foams/boards or have a physically demanding job (nurse, flight attendant, etc.) - I recommend choosing the "Comfy-snatched" tightness level. You can expect your faja to fit noticeably tighter than before but you will still be able to be comfortable.

If you like the feeling of snatcheness and can handle the tightness (especially the first 3-4 days after getting it back), I recommend going with the "Aggressive".

We do not offer this service, as it will ruin the structural integrity of your faja. Fajas that are intended to have straps will roll down uncontrollably if turned into a strapless garment, which will be a bad experience for you.

Check out the BDY Ultra High Waisted Faja Shorts if you're looking for a great strapless option.

We do not offer this service. However, there is a very simple and inexpensive solution if you need arm compression: Go to Amazon and search for "arm compression garment". There are multiple great ones for around $25. No need for anything super fancy for arm compression, the Amazon options will work well and you can just wear them on top of or underneath your faja and when you don't need sleeves - you can still wear your faja for the needed mid-section compression but have the outfit flexibility of no attached sleeves.