After a c - sections, an abdominal binder can assist to decrease postoperative discomfort, distress, and bleeding. These are also used to support the abdomen, maintain intraabdominal pressure, enhance respiratory function, and increase general movement in patients with spinal cord damage. Girdles simply compress and redistribute fat and skin around the abdomen for a short period of time. Diet and exercise, not undergarments, are what matter when it comes to achieving a flat stomach.