An abdominal binder may be used to speed-up the recovery process after abdominal surgery. Your doctor may recommend that you wear an abdominal binder after:
a caesarean section
bariatric surgery
an exploratory laparotomy
a hysterectomy
a tummy tuck
spinal surgery
 
A carefully-positioned abdominal binder may be used in people with spinal cord injury to help:
 
support the abdomen
maintain abdominal pressure
improve respiratory function
 
Benefits:
Wearing an abdominal binder may decrease post-operative pain.
It may also decrease psychological distress following your procedure.
They also may promote deep breathing.