Use current weight
Height and everyday clothing size do not determine your Dr. Shape garment size.
Size Chart
Post-surgical garment sizing made clear
Find your Dr. Shape size with confidence
No height measurement. No clothing size. Dr. Shape body garments, vests, and individual sleeves are sized using your current body weight.
Current weight onlySwelling consideredRoom for foam & boards
Your size in under 30 seconds
What is your current weight?
Enter your weight and we'll match it to the Dr. Shape body-garment size range.
βUse your weight today. Do not use your pre-surgery clothing size or size down for stronger compression.
Recommended body-garment size
L130β150 lb
Based on a current weight of 145 lb.
βThis recommendation already allows for expected post-surgical swelling and typical use of lipo foam or recovery boards underneath.
Allowances are included
The recommended ranges consider expected swelling plus commonly worn foam and boards.
Follow your physician
Your physician's post-operative sizing, compression, and wear instructions always come first.
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Important: Do not size up solely for swelling or size down for stronger compression. If your weight falls between two garment sizes, choose the larger size. If your physician gives you different sizing instructions, follow their direction.
One clear chart
Body garments, compression vests, and individual sleeves
Use your current weight to find the corresponding Dr. Shape size.
Use this weight chart for these products
Choose your size by current body weight for every item listed below.
Women's Stage 1Women's Stage 2Women's Lipo VestIndividual SleevesMen's Body GarmentMen's Lipo Vest 360Men's Compression Vest
Weight-based size chart
These recommendations account for commonly worn post-operative foam and compression boards underneath the garment.
| Size | Weight range |
|---|---|
| XS | 70β90 lb |
| S | 90β110 lb |
| M | 110β130 lb |
| L | 130β150 lb |
| XL | 150β170 lb |
| 2XL | 170β190 lb |
| 3XL | 190β210 lb |
| 4XL | 210β250 lb |
| 5XL | 250+ lb |
Between sizes? Choose the larger garment size. Do not size down for stronger compression.
A separate method for bras
Compression surgical bra sizing
The surgical bra is the exception: it uses an underbust measurement rather than body weight.
Use the number from your bra size
Your band size is your Dr. Shape bra size
Do not include the cup letter. For example, if you normally wear a 36C, choose size 36. Our surgical bra cup is expandable and designed to adapt to your cup size.
If you are unsure of your usual band size, measure directly under the bust with a soft measuring tape. Keep the tape level and comfortably snug, and do not measure over bulky clothing.
| Bra size | Underbust |
|---|---|
| 30 | 25β27 in |
| 32 | 27β29 in |
| 34 | 29β31 in |
| 36 | 31β33 in |
| 38 | 33β35 in |
| 40 | 35β37 in |
| 42 | 37β39 in |
βHow to measure: Wrap the tape around your rib cage directly beneath the breast tissue. Keep it straight across your back.
Still unsure?
Let us help before you order
Send us your current weight, procedure, recovery stage, and anything you expect to wear beneath the garment. We'll help you choose with more confidence.