Marena Recovery Full Face Post Surgical Compression Mask for Post-Op Support

It does work for lymphedema, but its expensive. Easy to clean, easy to use. Its comfortable to wear.

I needed compression on my face and although this mask covers the area, there’s hardly any compression. It’s not worth $80.

I found the size chart confusing. It was S, M, L, XL based on "Band Size" measured in inches and centimeters. What is "Band Size"? I even went to marena.com to look at how to measure for sizing. For their garments, they had detailed illustrations for how and where to measure the parts of your body for correct the sizing. But for their face mask, they just had the same chart Amazon had, with no details of what "Band Size" meant or where to measure it. I assumed "Band Size" meant head band (like a hat size). So, I measured around the top of my head and ordered based on that. The Amazon page said the mask was returnable for refund if returned within 30 days, so I figured if it didn't fit, I could return it. When the mask arrived, there was a similar chart on the package, but instead of "Band Size" it said "Neck Size". So, the S, M, L, XL was matched to a "Neck Size" measured in inches and centimeters. Well, that meant I had ordered the wrong size, because my neck size is not the same as my hat size. Also, the package had a seal across the opening that said, "If broken, cannot be returned". The Amazon page said nothing about that. According to the Amazon page, it was returnable as long as you returned it within the 30 days. I called the 800 number on marena.com and spoke to a customer service rep. They confirmed that "Band Size" meant neck size, and yes, if I opened the package, it would not be returnable. Lucky, I didn't open the package to try on the mask. For $80, that could have been an expensive mistake to order the wrong size with no chance of returning it. So, I just returned the unopened package. I thought about ordering it again using my neck size, but for $80 I don't want to risk it not fitting.

This mask fits well, gives good but not great compression around my eye, where I need it But it is the best next to a custom fit. I had a custom made full face mask made and it is in my house somewhere! I am sure it cost several hundred dollars to my insurance company. I have facial cellulitis around my eye that required home infusion antibiotics last year, hence the custom fit mask. The infection reoccurred this year and the doctor wanted me to wear my mask to try to prevent it from happening again. We searched every where and could not find it. Then DH found the Marena Recovery Full Face mask. It wasn't the cheapest, but all Marena does is make compression garments. (I researched a bit before purchasing.) No compression garment is ever fun to wear; but this one is tolerable, considering I am supposed to wear it several hours a day. It gives good compression, but not as much as my custom made mask; but that is to be expected from a "generic" fit item (like socks.) But it works for now, until I find the elusive custom mask. No matter which one, it makes me look like a masked Mexican wrestler.😁