Normal to feel fear after tummy tuck?

Most plastic surgeons will have their tummy tuck patients wear some form of abdominal binder or compression garment for the first 3-6 weeks following a tummy tuck. Many patients will express that they feel more comfortable and confident with it on during the first month or so. Some patients can't get wait to... more

Some patients like the security feeling that their garments provide, specially after a tummy tuck. I typically have patients wear their binder for 6wks. Some feel ready to go without if at about 4wks, and some like wearing it for 8wks or when they exercise. Eventually all patients stop wearing their binder... more

This is a normal feeling and most patient would agree with what you are going through.  You develop a dependency on the garment, and it feels good when you are wearing it.  In general I have my patients wear it for 6 weeks and at that point they can do away with it.  But most keep wearing it for... more

It is good to be protective of your surgery and for all the work done. Over the years few patients mentioned the same thing to me. It is okay but no need to keep it beyond 6-8 weeks. You can start but wearing it only when you walk, workout, etc.

This is a common concern expressed by many of my patients when I tell them they can discontinue the use of the compression garment. Typically, your tissues have healed sufficiently at 7 weeks that you should no longer need it. However, patients express fears that they will "bust open" or their muscle... more

I have a lot of patients that tell me the same thing and I tell my patient to continue wearing their garmet longer. You will overcome your fearand enjoy your new body after Tummy Tuck.

There are many patients who feel greater security in their garments and request to extend their use beyond the usual 4 weeks that I personally recommend.  This is normal and the need for the garment goes away in time.

Yes, the abdominal binder can be very reassuring and a good thing to wear post-surgery. You will feel more comfortable removing it as times goes by. I find most of my patients get "sick of it" after about 6 weeks. Keeping it on as long as you have is probably not necessary.