What ContourMD does

ContourMD is a US-based e-commerce and specialty manufacturer of medical-grade compression garments for post-surgical recovery. The company sells made-to-order garments covering virtually every major cosmetic and reconstructive procedure category—abdominal, arm, body shaping, girdles, bras, facial, BBL, bariatric, mastectomy, facelift, and more—organized across three recovery stages from immediate post-op (Stage 1) through long-term shaping (Stage 3). Manufacturing is conducted in-house in the USA using a proprietary wrap knit compression fabric and Merrow's ActiveSeam stitching technology, which the company states is 30% stronger and 2x more stretch than standard 6-thread flatlock seams. Select garments incorporate silver nanoparticle antimicrobial treatments.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce through contourmd.com, a walk-in retail location in Lenexa, Kansas, a wholesale registration program for medical professionals, and a medical professional affiliate program. Demand is driven primarily by surgeon and physician post-operative recommendations, supplemented by content marketing, email, and broad social media presence across eight platforms. Unit pricing ranges from roughly $8 for lipo foam sheets to $275 for a 10-foot lipo foam roll, with most garments priced between $50 and $170. The company ships domestically and internationally to most major markets.

ContourMD is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding. In 2024–2025, the company announced it has joined forces with Isavela, with the Contour product line planned to gradually transition to the Isavela brand while maintaining current product availability. Two operating locations are disclosed: headquarters in McAllen, Texas and a walk-in retail / returns office in Lenexa, Kansas. The company holds BBB accreditation and HIRA membership, and is HIRA-listed as ContourMD Marketing Group, LLC.

Name

ContourMD

Legal name

ContourMD Marketing Group, LLC

Website

https://contourmd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ContourMD is a US-based e-commerce manufacturer of medical-grade post-surgical compression garments, serving post-cosmetic-surgery patients and clinicians through D2C, wholesale, and affiliate channels, with products made-to-order in the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Surgical Compression Garments

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF), Compression, Base Layers & Thermals (CRAAAEAH), Shapewear & Body Contouring (CRAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Post-surgical compression garments
• Medical-grade compression wear
• BBL recovery garments
• Liposuction recovery products
• Compression therapy apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical-Grade Compression Garment Sales: Direct sales of post-surgical compression garments to consumers and medical professionals. Products include abdominal garments, arm compression, body shapers, compression girdles, shapewear, compression bras, facial garments, and lipo foam. Garments are made to order in the USA.
2. Wholesale/B2B Sales: Wholesale distribution to medical professionals, surgeons, physicians, and medical facilities through a wholesale registration program.
3. International Distribution: International shipping to most major countries and markets through third-party shipping services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ContourMD designs, manufactures, and sells medical-grade compression garments for post-surgical recovery and chronic compression therapy, made to order in the USA. Its product portfolio covers abdominal, arm, body, breast, facial, and BBL garments across three recovery stages (Stage 1–3), supplemented by accessories such as lipo foam, BBL booty pillows, lumbar boards, gel packs, and silicone scar sheets. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce, wholesale to medical professionals, walk-in retail, and international distributors.

Product overview

ContourMD offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical-grade post-surgical compression garments and recovery products designed to help patients recover safely and achieve optimal surgical results. The core product line centers on compression garments organized by body area (abdominal, arm, body shapers, girdles, bras, facial) and surgical procedure (liposuction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation/reduction/lift, BBL, bariatric, facelift, neck lift, and more). The portfolio is structured across three recovery stages: Stage 1 garments (immediate post-op with adjustable zippers for 1-2 weeks), Stage 2 garments (3-6 weeks with enhanced compression panels and slip-on design), and Stage 3 shapewear (long-term maintenance). Supporting accessories include Lipo Foam sheets and rolls, Brazilian Butt Lift Booty Pillows, lumbar boards, gel packs, and silicone scar sheets. ContourMD manufactures garments by hand in the USA using proprietary wrap knit compression fabric with ActiveSeam stitching technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abdominal Compression Garments Medical-grade abdominal compression garments designed to apply pressure to the abdominal area, accelerating healing, improving blood circulation, and preventing fluid buildup after procedures such as tummy tucks and abdominal surgeries. Includes abdominal binders (9-inch and 12-inch adjustable panels).
• Arm Compression Garments Post-surgical compression garments for arms and shoulders designed to compress layers of skin to heal together, reduce swelling, and improve blood circulation following arm liposuction, brachioplasty, or lymphedema treatment.
• Body Shapers Medical compression body shapers that apply external pressure to surgical incision areas to minimize recovery time while maximizing results. Can be customized to fit drainage tubes. Includes mid-calf body shaper with side zippers.
• Compression Garments Medical-grade compression garments made with high-quality materials that apply pressure to the body to accelerate healing, improve blood circulation, and reduce swelling by preventing dangerous fluid buildup.
• Compression Girdles Post-surgical compression girdles crafted with medical-grade compression technology to offer support during the post-surgery healing phase, reducing swelling, preventing hernias, and elevating surgical results. Includes mid-thigh girdle and abdominal panty girdle.
• Shapewear Compression shapewear garments worn by post-surgery patients or those seeking to maintain cosmetic surgery results. Provides less medical compression than Stage I or II garments but offers long-term body contouring benefits.
• Compression Bras Post-operative compression bras specially designed to enhance breast surgery recovery by improving circulation, reducing scarring, and accelerating healing through targeted chest compression. Includes augmentation bandeau, breast augmentation/reduction/lift/implant-removal bras, and mastectomy bras.
• Facial Compression Garments Post-operative facial compression garments including chin straps, neck bandages, ear bands, and face wraps designed for recovery after facelifts, neck lifts, otoplasty, chin augmentation, and cheekbone surgeries.
• Liposuction Compression Garments High-quality compression garments tailored to complement liposuction aesthetic goals and individual anatomy, providing compassionate comfort, body contouring, and soothing relief to skin during recovery.
• Tummy Tuck Recovery Garments Compression garments specifically designed for abdominoplasty recovery, tailored to complement body shape and curves with compassionate comfort, body contouring, and skin soothing relief.
• Breast Augmentation Compression Garments Post-operative breast augmentation bras and compression bands designed to provide optimal support during recovery from breast augmentation procedures, whether with implants, fat transfer, or implants with uplift.
• Bariatric and Weight Loss Compression Garments Compression garments designed for recovery after bariatric surgery procedures including gastric bypass, gastric banding, or sleeve gastrectomy, aiding the body's healing process.
• Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Compression Garments Specialized compression garments designed for Brazilian butt lift recovery, including BBL faja compression garments with front hooks and binders to maximize recovery and results.
• Butt Implant Recovery Garments Compression garments for gluteal augmentation and buttock implant surgery recovery, including medical-grade BBL faja compression garments to maximize recovery results.
• Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) Compression Garments Male compression vests and tanks designed for gynecomastia recovery, reduction mammaplasty, and male breast tissue removal surgery recovery.
• Facelift Compression Garments Facial compression slings and garments designed for facelift (rhytidectomy) recovery, supporting the face and neck during the healing process following facial cosmetic surgery.
• Neck Lift Compression Garments Head, chin, and neck compression garments tailored for recovery from neck lift (platysmaplasty or cervicoplasty), facelifts, and facial cosmetic reconstruction surgery.
• Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty) Compression Garments Chin support straps and facial compression garments designed for chin augmentation, genioplasty, mentoplasty, or chin implant surgery recovery.
• Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Compression Garments Specialized head and ear bands designed for otoplasty or pinnaplasty recovery, providing unparalleled support for smoother recovery after ear correction surgery.
• Stage 1 Compression Garments First stage post-operative compression garments worn immediately after surgery for 1-2 weeks. Feature adjustable designs with zipper openings for easy donning, helping drain tumescent fluid, reducing bruising and swelling during initial recovery.
• Stage 2 Compression Garments Second stage compression garments worn 3-6 weeks post-surgery. Feature additional inner compression panels for greater compression to ensure proper skin retraction and tissue adherence. Slip-on design without zippers.
• Stage 3 Shapewear Garments Third stage everyday garments worn when body contours become more visible. Also known as shapewear, these maintain desired body shape and contoured results during extended recovery period.
• Lipo Foam Sheets Surgeon-recommended post-liposuction compression foam sheets (8x11 inches) that provide uniform smooth compression over suctioned areas. Ideal for arms, chins, abdomen, thighs, or any area where uniform healing is necessary. Reduces bruising, swelling, and helps shape final results.
• 10ft Roll of Lipo Foam Extended 10-foot roll of liposuction compression foam for wholesale or extended use, providing continuous foam coverage for liposuction recovery.
• Brazilian Butt Lift Booty Pillow BBL recovery pillow designed with a contoured shape to alleviate pressure from buttocks to thighs when sitting, protecting newly transferred fat cells during BBL recovery.
• Lumbar Post-Op BBL Board Lumbar board for post-operative BBL recovery, providing support and pressure distribution during the healing process.
• Swiss Therapy Eye Mask Therapeutic eye mask for post-facial surgery recovery, providing comfort and support during the healing process.
• ContourMD Round Gel Packs Gel packs for use with compression garments during post-surgical recovery, providing therapeutic cooling or heating support.
• Oleeva Abdominoplasty Silicone Scar Sheet Silicone scar treatment sheets designed for use after abdominoplasty to help improve the appearance of surgical scars.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accelerates healing process through optimized blood circulation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IsavelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContourMD has joined forces with Isavela, combining the best features of both Isavela and Contour products. The Contour product line will gradually transition to the Isavela brand while maintaining the same trusted quality with enhanced comfort and innovation. ContourMD products remain available while supplies last.
• MerrowcoreTechnology or IntegrationMerrow provides ActiveSeam stitching technology used in ContourMD garments. ActiveSeam is 30% stronger than other seams with 2x more stretch, providing better fit and unrestricted movement in compression garments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leonisa: Leonisa is a large shapewear and post-surgical compression garment brand with strong Latin American presence and global e-commerce. Overlaps with ContourMD on shapewear, body contouring, and post-surgical consumer segments.
• Jobst (Essity): Jobst is a major medical-grade compression therapy brand (hosiery, lymphedema sleeves, stockings) under Essity. Comparable on medical-grade compression DME positioning and clinical/lymphedema customer segments, though more focused on chronic conditions than cosmetic surgery.
• Spanx: Spanx is the dominant mass-market shapewear brand with broad retail distribution and powerful consumer brand equity. While not medical-grade, it competes for the post-surgical Stage 3 shapewear and body-contouring consumer wallet.

Direct peers

• Macom Medical: Macom Medical manufactures compression bras and post-surgical garments for breast and body procedures, with a strong clinician channel. Comparable on medical-grade compression, breast surgery focus, and B2B/B2C hybrid distribution.
• Design Veronique: Design Veronique designs and manufactures post-surgical compression garments marketed to plastic surgeons and patients. Comparable on medical-grade positioning, multi-procedure coverage, and clinician-driven GTM.
• Isavela: Isavela is a direct peer and now strategic partner of ContourMD, manufacturing post-surgical compression garments across the same body-area and procedure categories. The two brands are merging, making this the closest product and channel comparable.
• Lipoelastic: Lipoelastic is a European compression garment maker specializing in post-liposuction and post-surgical recovery wear sold globally. Comparable on product range, international distribution, and direct-to-patient e-commerce model.
• Clearpoint Medical: Clearpoint Medical manufactures post-surgical compression garments and accessories for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients. Comparable on medical-grade positioning, surgeon channel, and product breadth across procedures.
• Ann Chery: Ann Chery is a Colombian shapewear and post-surgical compression brand popular with BBL and liposuction patients. Comparable on body-shaping compression category, international (especially Latin American) distribution, and DTC e-commerce.
• Marena: Marena is one of the most established makers of medical-grade post-surgical compression garments (fajas, bras, girdles, facial garments) sold to surgeons and patients worldwide. Highly comparable to ContourMD on product category, customer base, and medical-professional-led GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/contourmd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCW-vtigrCjJ8wTdLtBPiKjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShopContourMD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/contour-md
• Instagraminstagram.com/shopcontourmd
• TikToktiktok.com/@contourmd
• Pinterestpinterest.com/contourmd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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