Do I still need to wear underwear when wearing tummy trousers?

After wearing tummy trousers, you usually need to wear underwear. The main function of tummy tucks is to shape the body and not to replace the sanitary protection function of underwear.

Tummy-control pants are mostly designed with tight-fitting compression materials to help shape the waist and abdomen curves through physical compression. However, most products do not have antibacterial treatment for the perineal area. As underwear, as close-fitting clothing, its pure cotton or breathable material can effectively absorb secretions, reduce direct friction between the skin and tummy trousers, and reduce the risk of urinary system infection. Although some tummy control pants are designed with padding, their breathability and moisture absorption are still not as good as professional underwear. Long-term direct contact may cause perineal moisture, itching and other problems.

A few high-waisted tummy control pants may have built-in antibacterial crotch linings. You can consider wearing these products without underwear when wearing them for a short period of time, but you need to pay attention to changing and cleaning them every day. When postpartum women or people after surgery use medical-grade tummy tuck pants, they should strictly follow the doctor's instructions to decide whether to layer underwear. Some special materials of tummy tuck pants and underwear stacked may affect the compression effect.

It is recommended to choose seamless underwear with tummy control pants to avoid strangulation marks. Breathable materials such as pure cotton and modal are preferred. Replace and clean them every day, and avoid wearing them for more than 8 hours. If skin allergies or compression discomfort occur, you should adjust the wearing method in time and consult a doctor.