I started to wear this right after I got out of bed after birth.. wore it often as I can for 2 wks, and it got my hip back to before birth.. I hoped it would get it smaller than before birth, guess I didn't wear it much often as I should, lol.. only downside about this is that it stretches and bend little too much from me sitting and doing my regular daily activities.. so its almost damaged quickly.. lol.. at least I got my hip size back!