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Binder Suggestion?

asked 1 year ago by beachgal
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 934 times
Tags: breasts, stomach, female

I will be having a MM in February. I have been looking at the binders and I was wondering if anyone can give me a suggestion of which one to buy? I will be having the extended tummy tuck and Breast lift with implants. I went to a major department store and saw Flexees and Spanx. Do I need the kind that has the undies built in? Thank you in advance for your advice!

20 answers to Binder Suggestion?

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Binders should be decided before surgery

I would check with your plastic surgeon to see if he/she will provide you with a binder or if one needs to be fitted for you.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Garment choice for mommy makeover

You should ask your plastic surgeon.  There are several choices in abdominal binders.  Each plastic surgeon has her own preference.  Usually, I use abdominal binder for 3 weeks; then, I go with second stage garment such as Spanx for another 3 weeks.
Sugene Kim, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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MM garments

Your garment will depend much on how much surgery was done.  You mentioned that the scar will go all the way around so that helps but it also depends on how heavy you are and if much tissue will be undermined for closure.  In general, find a garment that you are able to take off.  I typically wait for spanx until a few weeks have passed.  You'll need two so you can wash one (at least) while wearing the other.  They'll get dirty quickly at first then not... more
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Binders for mommy makeover

This is surgeon dependent. I usually have my patients contact Marena or Veronique to get a garment that I have chosen for them.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover and binder requirements

You should talk to your surgeon, this should be provided at the time of surgery.  After the first couple of weeks, you can change to a second stage garment- there are many on the internet and many offices carry them too.  Good luck!
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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MM and binders

Most practices, including ours, provide an abdominal binder for our mommy-makeover and tummy tuck patients. For stage II compression wear, store-bought garments are fine.  Spanx makes a good product.  You don't need to have the underwear built in.   All the best,
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover Binders

Most plastic surgery practices will provide you with a binder immediately after surgery.   If they are requesting you to buy one, I would ask them for the appropriate recommendation.   I typically recommend having two 4 panel binders, unless you are short in height.  I believe it is important for the binder to span from the bottom of the breast bone to the pubic bone to fully protect your muscle repair while you move, cough, or sneeze.  Occassionally the binder may... more
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Binder Options

There are a lot of options of tummy tuck binders.  Please talk to your plastic surgeon to find out what he/she recommends.   Compression therapy helps manage the postoperative swelling. 
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Compression garments for Mommy Makeover

I would discuss the speicific needs with your surgeon. The Spanx like garments and even the Cupid brand at Walmart are all reasoanble stage II garments. Smething more may be required during the early postoperative period. Most of the commercial garments do not have front easy access on/off applicaitons or opeinings for personal hygiene.  
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Gartment for Mommy makeover

It is important to use a garment after any tummy tuck or liposuction procedure.The use of garments help to compress a potential space that is created after liposuction or a tummy tuck. By compressing  the skin against the muscle the garment help prevent hematomas and seromas .( fluid collections). Your plastic surgeon will provide you with a  garment or advice you as to the best garment for you after surgery. Jaime Perez M.D  Tampa Mommy makeover... more
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Post surgery garments.

Most likely your plastic surgeon will place you in the proper garments right after surgery. The right garment is meant to provide uniform compression without any pressure points. This means a garment without inner seams or ridges, and one that stays tight and doesn't stretch out easily. I recommend simply calling your surgeon to find out if they provide you with the garments, and whether they provide you any extras for prolonged compression. more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

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Compression garments can be comfortable

Most surgeons will place you in a garment at the end of surgery and typically ask you to leave that in place for 24-96 hours after surgery. After that, most patients find that they are more comfortable wearing a compression garment which provides support and helps things to settle down. It is important to wear something that is comfortable (but snug)- either your surgical garment or something like a Spanx. Good luck with your surgery and recovery.
Lawrence Iteld, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Flexees are nice

I put a Flexee on all my TT patients.  My office buys them and we just put the right size on.  The underware kind are impractical early postop but work better after a couple of weeks.  Use what your doctor wants you to use though.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.randcosmeticsurgery.com

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Binder after Mommy Makeover

In general, most plastic surgeons provide provide their patients with an abdominal binder at the time of the tummy tuck.  You should check with your plastic surgeon to see whether a specific type of binder is recommended.  The binder should be snug and comfortable, but not excessively tight.  A support type bra would be worn in addition if you are having a mastopexy/breast augmentation in addition to the tummy tuck.
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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BINDERS which one

The best advise I can give you is CHECK with the chosen surgeon. And follow their advise. What I might like can be a world away from the operating surgeons advise. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Garment for Mommy Makeover

Thank you for your email. I would suggest that you speak with your Plastic Surgeon as to what he/she recommends for after surgery. I ask my patients to wear an abdominal binder for 2-4 weeks post op and then I move them into a supportive/compressive garment such as Spanx. There are also websites online that sell post surgical garments. Best Wishes!
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Binder Suggestion After a Tummytuck

You should get something that is snug but comfortable.  If it is not comfortable, you will end up not wearing it.  Also, make sure it can be washed.   There are many vendors on the internet that sell these.  Veronique is a very good brand.
Gary D. Breslow, MD

Paramus Plastic Surgeon
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What should I look for in a postop support garment for a Mommy Makeover?

In my experience, the best post surgical garments will have the following properties (with the obvious benefits to patients): It should not have memory- it should be just as stretchy on day 20 as on day 1 of wearing it no inner raised seams that will leave a marks on your skin compression in length (warp) and in width (weft), using multi way stretch fabric should be comfortable to wear, and not so tight that you can't breathe should not chafe or irritate... more
Claudio DeLorenzi, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Binder garments after body reshaping should be comfortable to wear

What is most important about any body binder that is to be used after a plastic surgery procedure is that it is comfortable to wear. If it is not comfortable and supportive to wear, a patient will not use it very long and detest the time they are recommended to be in it. There is no magic about the manufacturer. Your plastic surgeon will provide you with a set of bra and abdominal binders that are put on at the end of the operation. These are fine for the first few days but often become... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Garments used for body contouring

Spanx are a good choice for post-surgical body contouring garments.  You can also use the one provided to you by your plastic surgeon. Any garment that is form-fitting will do the job adequately.  Just find one that you are comfortable with and that you can get in and out of easily.  You may want to have a second one in case you need to wash the first one. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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