A hernia belt (500) may include a digitally knitted support belt (502) and a two-part fastening system (504,505). The two-part fastening system may include a first part (504) and a second part (505), in which the second part includes a plurality of fastener strips (508, 510, 512, 514, 516) arranged spaced apart from each other. The digitally knitted support belt may include mesh stitch layouts (518, 520, 522) for providing breathability and support.

A hernia belt (500) may include a digitally knitted support belt (502) and a two-part fastening system (504,505). The two-part fastening system may include a first part (504) and a second part (505), in which the second part includes a plurality of fastener strips (508, 510, 512, 514, 516) arranged spaced apart from each other. The digitally knitted support belt may include mesh stitch layouts (518, 520, 522) for providing breathability and support.

A pillow for inserting between breasts is provided which includes at least one rounded top portion, at least one concave middle portion, and a rounded bottom portion. The rounded top portion and said rounded bottom portion of the pillow are each wider than the concave middle portion. Additionally, the rounded top portion, rounded bottom portion and concave middle portion are made of an outer fabric material stuffed with one or more stuffing material to provide a firm but not rigid pillow. The inventive pillow provides for a washable, supportive, anatomically correct, shape contouring, aesthetically pleasing, anti-wrinkle bra sleeping pillow which provides adequate comfort and support for the user. The unique shape and as well as breathable fabric is intended to fit snugly in between and support the breasts while laying on side.

A passive stent for retaining an organ in an expanded state configured to adhere and substantially conform to an external surface of the organ may include an inner layer, an outer layer, and a middle layer that is enclosed by the inner layer and the outer layer, comprising a plurality of components configured to interlock and maintain the organ in an expanded state upon application of a vacuum. A method for retaining an organ in an expanded state may include applying at least one force to the organ to place the organ in the expanded state; applying a passive stent to an external surface of the organ; and applying a vacuum to the passive stent sufficient to cause a plurality of components of at least one layer of the passive stent to interlock, where the at least one layer is configured to maintain the organ in the expanded state after interlocking.

A passive stent for retaining an organ in an expanded state configured to adhere and substantially conform to an external surface of the organ may include an inner layer, an outer layer, and a middle layer that is enclosed by the inner layer and the outer layer, comprising a plurality of components configured to interlock and maintain the organ in an expanded state upon application of a vacuum. A method for retaining an organ in an expanded state may include applying at least one force to the organ to place the organ in the expanded state; applying a passive stent to an external surface of the organ; and applying a vacuum to the passive stent sufficient to cause a plurality of components of at least one layer of the passive stent to interlock, where the at least one layer is configured to maintain the organ in the expanded state after interlocking.

A support assembly (100) for supporting a transverse incision site (420) of a user (101) includes an assembly body (106) and a first assembly arm (102). The assembly body (106) is configured to encircle an abdomen (107) and at least one leg (311) of the user (101). The assembly body (106) includes a pelvic support layer (214) that is configured to provide a transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) of the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) is coupled to the pelvic support layer (214). The first assembly arm (102) extends anteriorly from the assembly body (106). The first assembly arm (102) is configured to extend from a groin region (109) of the user (101) and secure to the assembly body (106) to adjust the transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) at the peri-pelvic area (421).

A support assembly (100) for supporting a transverse incision site (420) of a user (101) includes an assembly body (106) and a first assembly arm (102). The assembly body (106) is configured to encircle an abdomen (107) and at least one leg (311) of the user (101). The assembly body (106) includes a pelvic support layer (214) that is configured to provide a transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) of the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) is coupled to the pelvic support layer (214). The first assembly arm (102) extends anteriorly from the assembly body (106). The first assembly arm (102) is configured to extend from a groin region (109) of the user (101) and secure to the assembly body (106) to adjust the transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) at the peri-pelvic area (421).

Described embodiments provide a shape memory alloy (SMA) cartridge for use in providing controllable compression. The SMA cartridge includes first and second end caps, each of the first and second end caps being coupled to a passive material. One or more SMA coils extend between the first and second end caps. The SMA coils have a trained state and a deformed state, where the SMA coils are in the deformed state when a stimulus is provided thereto and the SMA coils are in the trained state when the stimulus is removed therefrom. The first end cap and the second end cap include a locking mechanism to automatically lock the first and second end caps in a fixed position relative to one another when the SMA coils are contracted.

Described embodiments provide a shape memory alloy (SMA) cartridge for use in providing controllable compression. The SMA cartridge includes first and second end caps, each of the first and second end caps being coupled to a passive material. One or more SMA coils extend between the first and second end caps. The SMA coils have a trained state and a deformed state, where the SMA coils are in the deformed state when a stimulus is provided thereto and the SMA coils are in the trained state when the stimulus is removed therefrom. The first end cap and the second end cap include a locking mechanism to automatically lock the first and second end caps in a fixed position relative to one another when the SMA coils are contracted.

Described herein are systems and methods for postoperative soft tissue care that can be effective to control swelling and/or support an intended outcome following a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure.