Dr. Jacobs

[surfdude]

What style binder does Dr. Jacobs use?   (Tank top, shirt or velcro tube.)

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

I use none of the above.  For patients of average to moderate build, I like a binder with a pair of velcro straps -- it enables me to provide significant compression in the desired areas.  For much heavier patients, nothing really fits perfectly but we provide a tight vest which fastens with velcro.

Usually, after 3-4 weeks, my patients eliminate it entirely or go on to a less tight garment, such as underworks or underarmor.

Elliot Jacobs, MD, FACS