Hello, We all treat these things differently: (1) Some of us see you alot after surgery. (2) Some of us do larger cases. (3) Some of us use pain pumps. (4) We all vary technically. The bottom line is that you need your surgeon's preferred "game plan" after this operation to guide you through the... more
Tummy tuck recovery care?
What should I be doing as part of post-Tummy Tuck care (like showering, compression garment use, washing the binder, changing wound dressing, etc.)?
5 answers to “Tummy tuck recovery care?”
A: Post Tummy Tuck Care
Great Question Filly - As the other surgeons have commented, what's most important is that you and your surgeon are communicating. There are many different post-operative regimens that we all use to maximize our patients' results. In my practice, we follow some basic guidelines: Take medications as... more
A: Everyone MD is different
This is something that is very MD specific. You should really talk with your doctor. I ahve patients wear an abdominal binder for 3-6 weeks. If they have drains, then they can not shower. They can only sponge bathe until they are removed. I usually do not let patients run or exercise for 4-6 weeks.... more
A: Have your doctor participate in your care
Plastic surgery is an elective medical specialty where patients are not sick and physicians should do everything in their power to keep them that way. In my practice, we have many layers of education for each treatment and surgery. Finally, the buck stops with me. In other words, call your doctor and have... more
A: What did your surgeon advise?
Every surgeon has their own set of guidelines for post-surgery care, and they should have given you specific advice on this. You shouldn't have to "wing it" after surgery or find care instructions online! Whatever the instructions are, do follow them, don't take advice from well-meaning friends or... more
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