Esteem Body™
Not all convexity is the same.
Selecting the right convexity fit can help prevent leakage, protect peristomal skin and improve wear time—key factors in maintaining patient comfort and confidence.
Convexity in context
Ostomy skin barriers are available in different shapes, for different body and stoma types. Identifying the 5 key characteristics of convexity and their impact to help clinicians select a convex skin barrier that may work best for their patient.
Latest evidence supports that depth and tension location are the strongest drivers of tension. Central tension supports stoma protrusion, while peripheral tension helps flatten irregular peristomal contours. Together, they shape how Esteem Body™ seals and protects skin.
Choosing the right convexity
Following the consensus guidance, we should always use the least amount of convexity necessary to protect skin and prevent complications.
Want to understand more about choosing the right convexity?
Evidence-backed, anatomy-led design
New convexity guidance helps clinicians confidently match depth to anatomy, not default to extremes. Convexity selection should be based on a clinical assessment of the stoma and abdominal profile8
Define the tension location
Based on your outcome, this is where the force must be applied.
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Step 3: Determine the depth needed
Gentle flexibility provides comfortable, effective support at different depths while offering the least amount of convexity to achieve the desired clinical outcome.
Soft convexity has shown to be effective more broadly across a range of abdomen types, and the least amount of convexity (least pressure) possible should be used to avoid skin damage and complications.8
Increasing depth from 3mm to
7mm increased strain by 100%
Doubling the rigidity of the
convex dome only changed
strain in the tissue by 30%
Esteem Body™ is the latest innovation in one-piece soft convex ostomy systems engineered to adapt to the body for a secure, longer-lasting seal from hospital to home.
Fit with less force
Not maximum depth. Just what the patient needs.
Soft convex is a more comfortable choice for many body types compared with rigid barriers.
Esteem Body™ convex solutions help clinicians achieve the right outcome with the least amount of convexity; tailored to real patient anatomy.
Hear what our customers have to say
When anatomy requires more support, 7 mm is deep enough to achieve the outcome with the least amount of convexity.
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3.5mm
- High risk post-op patients
- Parastomal hernia
- Peristomal pressure injury
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7mm
- Thicker abdomens
- Deep creases and folds
- Creates maximum tissue compression for difficult seals
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“Designed for real anatomy —
not ideal anatomy.”
Clinically evaluated and trusted by clinicians
In a comprehensive product evaluation across 6 countries EsteemBody™ had high performance in Seal Reliability, Wear Time & Comfort1-5.
Clinicians felt convexity characteristics meet clinical need1,2,3,4,5
Clinician agreed accommodates unique stoma/anatomy shapes1,2,3,4,5
Averaged across available IQVIA country datasets; individual regional data varies
With Leak Defence™
- Esteem Body Drainable
- Esteem Body Closed End
- Esteem Body Closed Urostomy
8 Convexity Options: 2 depths and 4 tension locations
3.5 mm
7 mm
30 mm
40 mm
30 mm
40 mm
50 mm
60 mm
50 mm
60 mm
Esteem Body is available in Durahesive® and Modified Stomahesive®
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