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Is It Necessary to Sleep with Girdle 3 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck?
I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck. My girdle is extremely uncomfortable to sleep in. I take it off halfway through the night, but use the binder. Can this affect my results?
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smelly
in northwest IN
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Girdle & Binder after Tummy Tuck
For most of my patients, I allow them to stop wearing the firm binder 2 weeks after surgery (unless they wish to wear it longer). I do recommend the GelZone abdominal wrap, which provides some support and scar treatment, starting 1-2 weeks after surgery. Check with your surgeon but in most cases, patients can stop wearing it by weeks.
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Binder
I believe compression is important and use it in all of these cases. Your surgeon will have specific instructions for you which you should follow
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Girdle after Tummy Tuck?
You will probably be just fine removing your girdle if it is “extremely uncomfortable” but always best to check with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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