Our Story
Welcome to the My Faja blog! If you’ve landed here, you are likely on a very personal journey. Whether you are preparing for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), recovering from liposuction, or simply looking for the highest quality Colombian shapewear to enhance your natural curves, you are in the right place.
We are Makayla Eckberg and Ayana Truesdell, the founders of My Faja. As post-op care specialists based right here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we’ve worked hands-on with countless women navigating the complexities of post-surgical recovery. We started this brand—and this blog—because we saw a massive gap in the market: women were struggling to find authentic, medical-grade compression garments that actually adapted to their changing bodies.
Why We Started the My Faja Blog
Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process. After a procedure like a BBL or a tummy tuck, your body goes through significant changes. Swelling fluctuates, your contours settle, and your needs shift from week to week.
Through our hands-on experience in post-op massage therapy, we realized that our clients had so many questions that weren't being answered by standard shapewear brands. When do I switch to a Stage 2 faja? How tight should my compression garment be? What is the difference between a waist trainer and a post-op faja?
We created this blog to be your ultimate resource. Here, we will share our professional expertise to help you make informed, result-based decisions that protect your surgical investment and ensure you heal beautifully and comfortably.
What You Can Expect From Our Content
Our goal is to empower you with knowledge. Every article we publish is designed to bring you clarity, comfort, and confidence. Here is a sneak peek at the topics we will be covering:
1. Expert Post-Op Recovery Guides
We will break down the recovery timeline step-by-step. Expect detailed guides on managing swelling, the importance of lymphatic drainage massage (and how our Minneapolis clinic can help!), and how to protect your results during the critical first few months.
2. The Science of Compression
Not all fajas are created equal. We will dive deep into the differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 fajas, explaining why medical-grade compression is essential for preventing fluid buildup (seromas) and ensuring your skin retracts smoothly over your new contours.
3. Faja Sizing and Styling Tips
One of the biggest frustrations in recovery is buying a garment that doesn't fit a week later. We will teach you how to properly measure yourself for a faja and explain why our signature Original Sport Faja—a fully adjustable Stage Two garment—is designed to eliminate the stress of constantly sizing down.
4. Real Recovery Stories
Healing is physical, but it is also emotional. We will share real success stories and testimonials from women who have navigated the post-op journey, offering solidarity and inspiration.
Your Partner in Every Curve
At My Faja, our passion is quality. We believe in heirloom-quality garments made with premium materials and classic styling. But more importantly, we believe in supporting you.
We invite you to bookmark this page, subscribe to our newsletter for early access to our launches, and join our community. If you are local to the Twin Cities, we would love to see you at our Minneapolis location (813 East 56th Street) for a personalized fitting or a post-op massage session.
Your journey to a beautifully healed, confident you start here. Let’s navigate every curve, together.
Ready to explore? Check out our signature Stage Two Faja or contact us to book a fitting in Minneapolis!