What is the difference between a regular shaper bodysuit and a compression garment?

A body shaper like spanx tend to slenderize, smooth over the minor imperfections and give a womans body a smooth shape- thus the term shaper. Body shapers are the new term for the old school girdles, long line bras and such. They are hugely popular, but they may not give desired results as they only shape- give a smooth look, no panty line, but they won't allow you to fit into the size 10 dress you wore a couple of years ago, unless you have a few pounds to hide.

A compression garment is like a spanx on steroids! In other words, compression garments are going to actively squeeze, compress and form or distort the female form to attain a particular shape. Often times compression garments are prescribed for pre and post surgery patients- they may be specially designed to have extra compression areas depending on the needs of the patient.

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Hope this helps!