I Am 3 Days Post Op TT, Can I put Ice on the area I that I have a bruise on that is not an incision? (photo)

Can I put Ice on the area I that I have a bruise on that is not an incision?

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by lilorchid68

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Exercise care and caution when applying ice.

You have to be careful putting ice on the skin since the skin can be numb and you can accidentally injure the skin.

Be cautious with ice

I never place ice or try to cool a tummy tuck becuase it diminishes the blood supply and I am concerned that you can even promote a frostbite type of skin loss.

Ice should not be applied to skin bruising 3 days post surgery

The question that you submitted for online answers should have been asked of your plastic surgeon as he/she performed your surgery. For my patients, I don't recommend ice to be applied to bruising. The skin is numb and a far more significant problem can occur with its usage - freezing and injury to the skin. The bruising will resolve on its own in short order.

Normal.

What i see is normal and i would not apply ice and get wet. The bruising will resolve naturally in a week to ten days. see video

No need to treat bruising with ice

Bruising is normal. There is reallly not an effective way to remove the bruising and it is not necessary, because it will clear on its own. You are likely to be numb in this area and will not feel it if the skin gets too cold. So you may get frostbite from applying ice. So it's best to do nothing and let the tissues heal on their own.

Ice on Bruise after Tummy Tuck

It is not a good idea to put ice on bruised tummy tuck skin as the cold can damage the tissue.

Ice on an area post tummy tuck

I would strongly advise against the use of ice on that area. The bruise may be an area of decreased blood supply and ice will constrict the vessels further causing a problem potentially. Check with your surgeon to evaluate the area.

Rick Rosen, MD

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Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

No ice and you should follow up with your surgeon

You should avoid ice since there is compromised area over the lower abdomen. You should see your surgeon to evaluate your abdomen.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Ice on a tummy tuck not recommended

Hello, Ice or heat for that matter on any area that has little to no sensation is not recommended since your body cannot effectively communicate a dangerously high or low temperature. Of even more importance is that fact that the segment near your incision has been "devascularized" to a certain extent, which means that some of its blood supply as been removed. Ice in this are will further slow the blood supply to this tissue. All the best, Dr Repta more

Ice On "Bruise" after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and picture. Of course you should check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. However, if I were you I would not apply ice to the area for many reasons. The area will likely be insensate ( numb) at this point and you will not know if you are literally freezing the tissue. Also, the area involved with the "bruise" should be evaluated by a plastic surgeon before any treatment is started. It is an area that... more

Ice on tummy tuck incision 3 days post-op not recommended.

You appear to have an acceptable degree of bruising following this operation, and tissue circulation also appears adequate by your photo. Ice is probably not harmful, but causing vasoconstriction in tissues that already are doing their best to heal may not be advised. The abdominal skin was lifted, stretched, and sutured to perform your tummy tuck. Circulation is impaired by these necessary surgical steps, which is why it is critical for patients to avoid tobacco or nicotine products... more