Purpose of binder after Tummy Tuck?

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9 answers to “Purpose of binder after Tummy Tuck?”

A: I use a binder initially

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Every case is different, and I used to use binders a lot but have backed off from them a bit. Currently, I may use a binder for the first couple of days, primarily to hold gauze pads against the wound to absorb drainage. They also provide some support to the patient and it makes them feel more... more

A: I strongly disagree.

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

I use them 100% of the time, and my patients love them too! They compress the tissues and decrease the time that drains remain in. They help the tissues redrape. They support the repair and hlep the patient be more comfortable. In fact, after I discontinue the binder, many, many patients tell... more

A: Your doctor is right; binders don't do much.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! There are no good scientific studies about this, but I can tell you that, in New York City, we use binders on some patients and not on others, and both groups do just fine. It's all about how the surgery is done. And suction drains for about a week are important.

A: Try not to find things to worry about after Tummy Tuck

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

The use of abdominal binders following an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is very common. It serves several purposes. The first purpose is that it will help provide addtional comfort to the patient following surgery. Second, it will provide a small degree of compression to the abdominal skin flap to help... more

A: Many opinions on this

By Michael S. Beckenstein, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

When there are several opinions on a subject, it means there is no true answer! Binders can help early on with compressing and keeping the skin adherent to the abdominal wall. It can also assist in early ,light bleeding. Binders will not make the result better or worse if you wear it or do not wear it. Your... more

A: Compression after tummy tuck absolutely helps.

By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi there- Just as with any other operation, there will be some swelling after your tummy tuck... wearing a compression binder will limit the degree of swelling, and accelerate its resolution. Additionally, the suture repair of your muscles will be a bit vulnerable for the first few weeks, and wearing a binder... more

A: Binders are always helpful after tummy tuck

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I answered this very question yesterday from another individual concerning how long to wear a binder and how should it fit. The binder is very helpful after abdominoplasty or tummy tuck and it should fit snug and comfortably without being tight. The binder supports the abdomen as you sit, stand up, deep... more

A: I always have my patients use a binder

By David Rankin, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

A tummy tuck creates a large open space under the are of your abdomen that is undermined. Therefore, there is a tendency to have fluid accumulate into this space if it is not closed off. A binder, keeps this area under tension and allows healing to occur and lessens the chances of fluid buildup. Surgical... more

A: Binders are common.

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

Hello Many patients feel that light compression from a binder gives their operated area support. If you ask them what feels better , binder or no binder, they uniformly answer they like their binder as long as it is not too tight. I am not sure they do much from a result standpoint, but from a "feel... more