Should I Rent a Medical Bed/Chair After Mommy Makeover?

Including a TT and BBL (Fat Transfer) ? I am pretty sure I will be doing all my procedures at once along with pain pumps, I am still researching risks but I doubt I will ever have this opportunity again. Any advice on what to make this easier would be so helpful.

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Medical bed rental for post op mommy makeover?

I would pass on the bed unless you have some mobility issues but I do recommend that my tummy tuck patients consider renting or borrowing a walker. A walker really makes it a lot easier to get up from sitting and to walk around (which you should do to avoid lung or blood clot problems). No one want's to putter around with their walker but I really do think it helps with recovery! I pass this along as a tip from one of my tummy tuck patients. Seattle Plastic Surgeon,... more

Medial bed is not necessary after a tummy tuck

Most patients will recover nicely at home without the assistance of a medical bed after a tummy tuck and fat transfer to the buttock. It's important to be positioned on your side for the first few weeks after surgery to ensure the highest survival of the fat cells from the fat transfer. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon to determine the best course of recovery-you may want to consider staying in an aftercare facility for a day or two after surgery for observation. Best wishes... more

Mommy Makeover

I do not think you will need a bed or chair. You should be up every 1-2 hours to walk. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Recovery after Mommy Makeover

I don't think that a medical bed is necessary. All of my patients recover just fine at home in their recliner or on their bed (with lots of pillows). I don't do the brazilian butt lift so you may want to ask your surgeon regarding that procedure.

Special chair

My Dad, he's 90, has a chair that stands him up, no really, literally lifts up so that you don't have to use your core muscles to get up. I don't do any butt lifts, but plenty of TT and I think most people would like it. I may consider talking to my pts about it. thx for the idea.

Should I Rent a Medical Bed/Chair After Tummy Tuck / Brazilian Butt Lift?

RE - "Should I Rent a Medical Bed/Chair After Mommy Makeover? Including a TT and BBL (Fat Transfer) ? I am pretty sure I will be doing all my procedures at once along with pain pumps, I am still researching risks but I doubt I will ever have this opportunity again. Any advice on what to make this easier would be so helpful." Just because your surgeon can physically do a combination of procedures (and of course charge for them) does not really mean that doing so is a good idea... more

Tummy, Butt and Recovery

I agree that the issue is not the bed, Most normal beds will suffice. Your surgeon will be managing your post op pain, The harvesting of fat could be an issue, If it is all taken from the tummy tuck area in your lower abdomen that would be the best. You will be asked to get up and walk, and while you are in bed you will be flexing your hips, bending knees, etc. A mommy make over is usually something like a tummy tuck, combined with a breast procedure. The butt lift usually is not... more

Should I Rent a Medical Bed/Chair After Mommy Makeover?

Only if your chosen surgeon believes you may need this rental. I do not advise my patients to do this but best to discuss with your surgeon.

Mommy makeover

I have performed a tummy tuck with a Brazilian butt lift many times, and it is safe. But having said that, nothing is safe! i have my patients lie on their belly, or sides. No special bed is necessary.

Forget a medical bed after tummy tuck

The medical bed is not a good idea after tummy tuck, and I doubt that your surgeon would encourage you to spend any time in it. The more time up and about the lower the risk of venous thrombosis, and the better you will breathe. We also find pain pumps not worth the investment. Any 'tubes' coming out of you will slow your recovery and inhibit showering and activity that will make you feel better faster. The Brazilian butt lift is not part of a mommy makeover in Chicago, and we would... more