Purpose of Binder After Tummy Tuck?

May 6, 2009
Asked By:Katherine_W in Fayetteville, NC

I've done a lot of research on Tummy Tuck and about the doctor I have choosen to do the procedure. I'm feeling great and excited about it. I only have one concern; my surgeon says he does not use binders after surgery. He feels they don't do much and that they are over used by other doctors. What exactly is the purpose of a binder after a Tummy Tuck and is what he says true, that they don't really do anything for the Tummy Tuck results as far as for better appearance or comfort?

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May 5, 2018

Answer: I always have my patients use a binder

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David Rankin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: I always have my patients use a binder

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David Rankin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 21, 2019

Answer: Many opinions on this

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Michael S. Beckenstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 21, 2019

Answer: Many opinions on this

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Michael S. Beckenstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 30, 2024

Answer: The Role of Abdominal Binders in Tummy Tuck Recovery

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Answer: The Role of Abdominal Binders in Tummy Tuck Recovery

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August 1, 2019

Answer: Purpose of Compression Garment

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Eddy Dona, MBBS, FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon
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Eddy Dona, MBBS, FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon
November 28, 2018

Answer: Purpose of an abdominal binder after tummy tuck

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Answer: Purpose of an abdominal binder after tummy tuck

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John Zavell, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 23, 2016

Answer: Abdominal binders and compression garments help support the abdomen

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Emily A. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Abdominal binders and compression garments help support the abdomen

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