Abdominal binders are medical compression wraps designed to support the abdominal muscles during recovery from surgery or injury. A medical abdominal binder provides gentle compression around the midsection to stabilize the abdominal wall and reduce strain on healing tissues. Physicians commonly recommend wearing an abdominal binder after surgery, including procedures such as hernia repair, tummy tuck surgery, bariatric surgery, hysterectomy, and C-section delivery. By providing adjustable compression, a surgical abdominal binder can help improve comfort while walking, standing, or moving during early recovery.