Mons Pubis Compression Pad Anatomical Contouring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compression pads for the Mons pubis region after liposuction or tummy tuck surgery are not anatomically designed, leading to inadequate pressure and discomfort, failing to effectively reduce swelling and scar tissue development.
Innovation Solution
A compression pad specifically shaped to fit the Mons pubis region with a raised surface and rounded corners, made from materials like polyurethane or silicone, providing direct pressure to alleviate swelling and fluid retention, while ensuring comfort and a secure fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If flat square sheets of lipo foam are used for compression, then the pads are simple to manufacture, but they do not provide adequate anatomical pressure to the Mons pubis region
Solution Approach 1:
The compression pad is designed with a curved, anatomically-contoured shape that matches the natural curvature of the Mons pubis region, replacing flat square sheets with a form that provides precise anatomical pressure distribution while remaining manufacturable
Solution Approach 2:
The pad incorporates varying thickness and density zones tailored to specific anatomical requirements of the Mons pubis region, with thicker, more compressible material in areas requiring greater pressure and thinner material in areas needing less compression
2Stability of the object's composition
If rigid-edged compression pads are used, then the structure is stable, but they cause skin indentations and discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
All edges and corners of the compression pad are rounded rather than sharp or rigid, eliminating pressure points that cause skin indentations and discomfort while maintaining overall structural integrity through the contoured design
Solution Approach 2:
The pad incorporates flexible, conformable materials that can adapt to the body's contours without creating rigid pressure points, allowing the structure to remain stable while being gentle on the skin
3Adaptability or versatility
If generic girdles and fajas are used, then the garments are versatile for multiple body regions, but they cannot provide direct pressure on the Mons pubis region
Solution Approach 1:
The compression system is divided into specific modular components, with a dedicated Mons pubis pad that can be inserted into the garment, allowing the generic girdle or faja to provide overall support while the specialized pad delivers targeted compression to the Mons pubis region
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The pad effectively minimizes swelling and promotes fluid drainage by applying adequate pressure, reducing the risk of scar tissue formation and providing comfort without causing skin indentations.
Implementation Method 1
apply pressure on the skin in the Mons pubis region of the human body to compress the swollen tissues, edema, and fluid accumulation
Implementation Method 2
push fluid out toward the lymphatic system of the body to drain properly
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AI summary
A compression pad designed for the Mons pubis area to facilitate a quicker recovery of a patient who has had a tummy tuck or liposuction procedure, which results in a swelling of the Mons pubic region of the body, is disclosed. This compression pad is designed to fit comfortably inside a post operative garment of varying designs to include fajas to compress the skin in this area resulting in a alleviation of swollen tissue, edema, fluid and an esthetic appearance. The compression pad has an elevation of reinforcement areas to relieve the swelling by compression when placed in between a post operative compression garment at the Mons pubis region of the human body. The compression is minimizes the fluid and swelling in the Mons pubis area relieving the patient of the soreness, swelling, and enlargement of the Mons pubis area.