How Long Should I Stay at the Recovery Center?

Flying in from Hawaii to CA for BA-BL-TT. I'll be flying alone and will need to stay at a recovery center then check into a hotel as I might not be able to afford 2wks at a recovery center. Is that realistic? Will I need help for longer than a week? Iguess what I mean is would I be able to do simple things alone on week 2?

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by hawaiimamma in Hawaii

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Mommy Make Over Recovery

With no one to help you, I would plan to be in the Recovery Center at least 3 days. You might need longer since healing varies. Your recovery is longer if the breast augmentation puts the implant under the muscle which is temporarily painful. Here is the average recovery: Severe pain when moving days 1-3 Pain intermittently day and night, days 4-7 Pain at night days 7-14 Exhaustion week 1 Second week - severe fatigue. Be guided by... more

Mommy Makeover Recovery

It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. Your surgeon will determine if an overnight stay at the hospital is warranted. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after surgery (of course walking flexed at their waist given the tummy tuck). Most surgeons will likely recommend no heavy lifting or... more

Mommy Makeover and Recovery Time

A mommy makeover - breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck - is a significant and large cosmetic surgical procedure. Further, individuals can recover at different rates. Although you may be able to manage on your own in a week or two, this is not guaranteed. Check with your surgeon as to their suggestions regarding help and how long they would like you to remain in the area. Best wishes.

Proper recovery is absolutely important to getting great results

I would follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations and see what seems to be the best for you. With that said, I personally think that being alone to recover after a mommy makeover is not a good idea even in the second week. First, a 1-week stay at a recovery center is a great idea since nurses who are familiar with mommy makeover surgery can take care of you and teach you important things about how to recover properly. But, recovering in a hotel room... more

Recovery after mommy makeover

Recovery after mommy makeover depends on each patient's pain threshold and extent of surgery she undergoes. You should give as much time to recover as you can. However, you should be able to take care of yourself after 2 weeks. I usually have my patients ambulating the next day if not on the same day. You should be able to take shower and do hairs in couple days. You will be wearing compression garment for 3-6 weeks. Consult with your plastic surgeon in regards... more

Recovery time ater mommy makeover

For most patients, the recovery time after mommy makeover is 1-2 weeks. Generally you could do "simple" things alone at week 2, but this may vary from patient to patient, depending on the particular recovery.

Recovery after Mommy Makeover

Recovery from surgery in very subjective. I have had patients go to their kids softball game the day after a mommy makeover and patients take 4-6 weeks to fully recover. Much of your recovery will depend on your medical history and extent of surgery performed. I always encourage my patients to prepare for more time than less. It is unnecessary to add stress by trying to rush through the recovery phase. This is when unnecessary... more

Recovery after Mommy Makeover

Thank you for your question. I would not recommend that you be alone 1 week after BA-BL-TT surgery. Safety should be the first priority. I would recommend that you : 1) travel with someone to take care of you 2) stay longer at the recovery center, or 3) have surgery closer to home. Best wishes.

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hawaiimamma 9 Aug 2012

Many thanks for the advice! I am considering doing the surgery locally even though it will cost more. I think having a local surgeon might be the best solution overall. Although I will spend more money I will at least have my doctor near by in case of complications & won't have to worry about a long flight and recovery alone. Thanks again!

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