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What Other Procedures Besides Muscle Tightening is an Abdominal Binder Needed?
Is a compression garment after either a mini tummy tuck or tummy tuck?
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All tummy tuck procedures require postop garment for about 2 weeks
Full abdominoplasty with liposuction requires a compression garment to be worn by the patient. It reduces swelling and gives also a support to just repaired muscles. Liposuction itself also requires wearing the compression garment. Most surgeons require that patients wear an elastic compression garment for a certain length of time after these procedures. I usually recommend 2 weeks. Such garments are intended to provide continuous postoperative compression to areas treated by...
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When To Use A Binder
This is what I tell my patients having tummy or back liposuction and any kind of tummy tuck. My advice is based on research into wound healing and swelling.
Compression garment and binder x 2 weeks, 24/7 except to bathe.
Week 2-4 either the garment, or the binder or both 24/7 except to bathe.
Week 4 - 6: either a garment or the binder as needed for comfort.
Why both? Garments help skin and scar swelling better but can fit poorly and hurt.
Binders support...
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Compression Garments after Abdominal Surgery
Hi there-
You will find that the recommendations for use of abdominal binders after Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) or Mommy Makeover procedures are going to vary widely among surgeons.
It's important to note that in plastic surgery, there are many ways to achieve similar goals, and some things are surgeon preference.
This is not to say that things that are surgeon preference are not important details, however- they ARE important, but only each individual surgeon can say what...
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What Other Procedures Besides Muscle Tightening is an Abdominal Binder Needed?
I like to use some type of compression garment after both mini and full tummy tucks, I think the patients have less swelling and feel more comfortable. We use it all the time for the first 2 weeks and then for 8 hours per day after that. We do the same for liposuction of the abdomen with or without the hips being done.
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Wearing an abdominal binder after a mini or a regular tummy tuck can be beneficial
After a muscle tightening procedure such as a mini or a regular tummy tuck, an abdominal binder is typically worn to help protect the muscles while they heal. I typically recommend the binder for 6 weeks after the surgery, but it can be removed to shower and exercise. Having performed a large number of abdominoplasties, wearing the binder for the required 6 weeks has not been very difficult for the majority of my patients.
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Compression
I like compression after a tummy tuck or liposuction. A second stage or spanks type garment is also liked by patients are they resume activities and exercise
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Abdominal binder
I tend to use an abdominal binder after abdominoplasty (full or mini), liposuction to the abdomen or posterior back, or in a combination procedures. I hope that this helps.
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Binder
I use a binder after mini, moderate or full abdominoplasties. i also use them after li[posuction. i think it keeps swelling down and adds abdominal support. a lot of patients wear them longer than i tell them to because it feels good to them. good luck
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Abdominal Binders
I use the abdominal binder for tummy tucks, mini tummy tucks and liposuction. The binder reduces swelling and prevents fluid build-up. This is standard plastic surgery practice.
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Compression Garment after Surgery?
Thank you for the question.
I use abdominal binders for mini tummy tuck and tummy tuck surgery.
I hope this helps.
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Is a compression garment after either a mini tummy tuck or tummy tuck?
I do not think a compression garment is "needed" for ANY cosmetic surgery of the trunk. Compression of the skin may reduce swelling and promote adherence of the elevated skin and fat to the underlying muscles BUT it is also associated with:
- Decreased blood flow in the underlying skin causing potential death of the skin and separation of the incision in susceptible individuals
- Inteferes with flow of the deep veins of the thighs and pelvis potentially resulting in a high...
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Garment after tummy tuck?
Compression garment is not absolutely necessary after any procedure, but accomplishes several beneficial functions during early post surgical stage. By applying gentle positive pressure upon skin flap, the elastic binder complements negative pressure generated by drains to evacuate space beneath abdominal skin, and facilitates healing. Binder also stabilizes and splints the rectus abdominis anterior sheath plication, assisting healing of this critical repair, and helping to control pain...
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What Is An Abdominal Binder Used For?
An abdominal binder is used to apply firm and even pressure around the abdomen and hips. We use this garment after all abdominoplasties, beltlifts and frequently with liposuction to the hips and abdomen. We prefer to use them over other compression garments because they are adjustable (elastic with velcro) and most patients find that they are easier to get on and off.
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