Hello am 4 days post op and compression garment bothers me over anything else.... its hot, uncomfortbale, itchy... can i take brakes through out the day with it off, what is the purpose of wearing it 24/7. How long should i wear it for?
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There can be many causes from some drainage from the belly button, but all need to be evaluated by your surgeon. I would also not use the ab-board at two weeks after surgery. you need more time to heal before exercising. Good Luck
Injecting Marcaine is a routine part of my tummy tuck procedures. For those patients willing to pay the extra cost, I strongly recommend the use of Exparel. I believe this can be very helpful in reducing postop pain. For all other patients I inject Marcaine with epinephrine. This is also hel...
Hi Rachel and thanks for the question. EDS presents difficult challenges since much of the support for a fascial/rectus sheet repair relies on good quality scar tissue which patients with EDS fail to make. generally speaking, with EDS, one should support any fascial repair or rectus...