I bought this to use as a compression garment after liposuction and it works much better than the regular compression garments available.  It's snug but not uncomfortably snug.  The thing I like about it the most is that it's high in the back so it gives you good support in the bra part.  My only complaint is that it's so long and wished it came in a petite length.  I weigh 138, am 5'3" and bought a large.  The lace trimmed flexees runs a little shorter.  I'd definitely buy it again.