Head and neck lymphedema after cancer surgery and radiation can affect the submental area, jaw line, neck and face. It also affects eating, speech and how patients feel in public. Compression is part of managing it, alongside MLD and exercise. Here are the main garment options we can supply and when each tends to fit.
Ready-to-wear: JOBST JoViPak head and neck range
JoViPak Chin Strap, Standard: covers the neck, mandible and front and sides of the face, partly covering the ears. Adjustable hook-and-loop closures. Pair it with the universal JoViPad Neck pad.
JoViPak Chin Strap, Extended: covers the neck, mandible and sides of the head, including behind the ears. Pair it with the peri-auricular JoViPad Neck pad.
JoViPak Face Mask (full and half): for wider facial edema, mainly for night use.
JoViPad Eye and JoViPad Neck pads: foam pads that slip into the garments' pockets to target specific areas and help soften fibrosis.
The JoViPak range is designed mainly for nighttime and rest; the chin straps come in sizes S to XXL. They're a practical first step when you want to start compression quickly.
Custom flat knit
Juzo Expert head, face and neck garments: custom made, with flat seams and a soft knit, in compression class 1. Juzo Expert Silver adds an antibacterial silver yarn. Options include chin and neck pieces as well as full face and head designs. These suit daytime wear when the patient needs a precise fit.
L&R TributeNight head and neck garments: custom foam-channel garments for nighttime, made to the patient's measurements.
L&R Tribute Wrap Head & Neck: an off-the-shelf foam wrap option.
Other manufacturers make custom head and neck pieces on request. If a patient has an unusual area to cover, send us the measurements and photos and we'll find the best match.
Choosing between them
Start fast, night use: JoViPak chin strap plus the matching neck pad.
Swelling behind the ears or at the sides of the head: JoViPak Extended with the peri-auricular pad, or a custom piece.
Daytime compression in public, precise fit: custom Juzo Expert.
Fibrotic tissue: foam pads (JoViPad) or a foam-channel night garment (TributeNight).
Radiation-sensitive skin: soft knits and Juzo Expert Silver; check skin at every visit.
Measuring and safety
Custom head and neck garments are measured by a trained fitter or therapist using the manufacturer's form. Measure after MLD, when swelling is lowest.
Watch the airway and swallowing. Any garment that presses on the throat or causes difficulty breathing or swallowing should come off right away.
Confirm the patient's oncology team is comfortable with compression, especially soon after radiation or with open areas or a tracheostomy.
Ordering
Send the order with the measurement form, photos if you have them, and the treating provider's note documenting the lymphedema diagnosis. See why the treating provider's note matters. Fax 800-886-4201 or use our secure referral portal. Questions? Call 800-883-1549.
Product availability reflects manufacturer information as of November 2026. Garment selection is the treating clinician's decision.
