u003cstrongu003eAnswer:u003c/strongu003e A little redness in the pressure areas is normal, and there is nothing to worry about as long as it goes away once the brace is removed and the area is not sore or tender. Wearing a shirt helps prevent friction between the TLSO brace and the skin and keeps the skin healthy by absorbing sweat.u003cbr/u003eYou should contact your orthotist if you have a skin lesion or develop a bruise, as this indicates that your brace needs to be refitted.