I am 6 weeks post op from a full tummy tuck. I have discovered that my binder makes me itch terribly, and it has caused a rash even though I wear a cotton shirt under it. I stopped wearing it two days ago, but now by the end of the day I'm severely swollen and very uncomfortable. Spanx do not provide enough pressure. Do you have any other suggestions? I need the compression but can't tolerate the binder due to the itching. Should I go without it and assume the swelling will soon correct itself?
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I've seen this occur occasionally. The redness is vascularity from the original inflammation and a normal part of healing that leaves incisions or scars red early on. The good news is that you're on the normal trajectory of healing. Be patient. As times goes on (up to a...
Thank you for the question. Yes, a well executed tummy tuck operation performed for the appropriate candidate, should be associated with a long-term and lasting outcome. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho soc...
A tummy tuck is a procedure that can be done with the patient expectation of having long term results. There are 2 situations that would be detrimental to your tummy tuck results:1) Pregnancy- Can result in stretching back out you skin and re-separating your six pack muscles resulting in a...