What Can Be Done to Prevent or Minimize Fluid Build Up or Swelling Following a Tummy Tuck? I

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
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Tags: fluid, medication, pre-op, prevention, swelling

How much does medication help?

6 answers to What Can Be Done to Prevent or Minimize Fluid Build Up or Swelling Following a Tummy Tuck? I

Swelling after tummy tuck

Swelling is a natural response to surgery. Having a light activity level the first two weeks after surgery will held the drain output decrease more rapidly. You can still get up and go to the bathroom, carry a plate of food to the couch, etc... but take it easy. There is some evidence that Arnica Montana may help. Ask your surgeon before taking it.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck swelling

The best way to minimize fluid accumulation and swelling following a tummy tuck procedure is to avoid excessive activity after surgery and by following your physician’s post surgical instructions.

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after Surgery

Hi there- There are now several well done studies proving that the combination of Arnica Montana and Bromelain (in specific doses) shorten the time to resolution of swelling and bruising with plastic surgery. This is not to say that if you take these you can ignore your surgeon's instructions, or that a binder is not necessary, however. Ask your surgeon about adding these to your regimen.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Minimizing fluid buildup after abdominoplasty

Fluid buildup or production after a tummytuck is going to happen most of the time. For this reason I like to use abdominal drains in combination to a supportive binder on the abdomen. The drains may be needed for 7 to 10 days or so.. There are some techniques that attempt to use a quilting suturing style that holds the skin down to the muscular structures below the skin. This has not worked as well for me in my practice. Limited activities,... more

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck, swelling

Swelling is a natural response of your body to any injury, surgery included. That is very different from fluid buildup. For years we have minimized fluid buildup by using fascial advancement quilting sutures. I know, too technical, but that's the short answer.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drdemarsmd.com

Swelling after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. I do not think that medication is of significant help in minimizing swelling following tummy tuck surgery. Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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