I just had a full tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks, hips, medial thigh and knees. I have a lot of banaging under my compression garment and was wondering how often should the bandaging be changed. Also, how do I care for the new belly button? Mine was packed with some yellow gauze and I was told to leave that in there until my next visit which is in a week. I just need some help with understanding this process. Thank youl
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I'm sorry to hear about your mishap after tummy tuck surgery.
It would take a lot of force/trauma to do any real “damage”. The only real/meaningful peace of mind you will achieve is after you are examined by your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
As was stated previously, the majority of the swelling following a tummy tuck resolves by 3-4 weeks, but in the lowest portion of the tummy tuck (right above the incision) it may persist for 6 months. This is due to the fact that this area is the lowest part of the tummy tuck and all the...
Dear Zina,
With regards to the swelling, it sounds like a fairly routine recovery. All water rolls downhill, and the body is no exception. After you have been standing all day, the fluid in your body will roll down to the lowest portion of your body. This is why...