I had Tummy Tuck done 9 weeks ago. I am more swollen in the upper abdomen and above incision line since I stopped wearing the binder 2 weeks ago. Can I continue wearing the binder to help with the swelling? If not, is the swelling going to get better on it own without the binder? I am not a big person 5'2", 116 lbs, and my stomach is still not flat.
Answer: Wearing binder post tummy tuck Thank you for your question! For my patient having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend that they wear the abdominal binder that we provide for the first three weeks 24/7, then an additional three weeks at night only. It is OK to wear the binder after the first six weeks, but not required. Swelling will continue to decrease on its own over the first year post op. I hope this helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Wearing binder post tummy tuck Thank you for your question! For my patient having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend that they wear the abdominal binder that we provide for the first three weeks 24/7, then an additional three weeks at night only. It is OK to wear the binder after the first six weeks, but not required. Swelling will continue to decrease on its own over the first year post op. I hope this helps!
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Answer: Wearing binder past 8 weeks after tummy tuck? Hello! Thank you for your question!. The tummy tuck procedure is an excellent method for contouring of your abdomen, often removing the excess skin as well as tightening the abdominal wall. After nearly all surgical procedures, a potential space is created from where the surgical procedure/dissection was performed. This is especially true for the tummy tuck, in where the abdominal flap is raised off of the abdominal wall and then redraped atop the area to contour the abdomen. The procedure alone promotes swelling and inflammation, which typically lasts for 6-12 weeks. This may even last longer if liposuction has been performed in addition. During this time, a few things may be done to allow adherence of the abdominal skin/soft tissue to readhere to the abdominal wall and close that space. Many surgeons use drains to evacuate the expected serous fluid from building up. Stagnant fluid as such may be a nidus for infection as well as does not allow the tissue to adhere back to its normal anatomic position. Drains usually are removed once output is <30cc/day - usually removed within 3-4 weeks on average, sometimes longer. When this occurs, a seroma may develop - which may require aspiration or surgical evacuation to rid this in order to optimize your result. This is not an uncommon reason for persistent swelling and/or bulging in a certain area of your belly. Of course, thwarting the development of a pseudobursa, or seroma capsule, is always best, to provide the best result as well as avoid any future procedures for this. This may be a troubling consequence and often compromises your overall result. Thus avoiding this complication, in whatever manner, is the objective. "Drainless" tummy tucks are becoming more popular - basically, the overlying tissue is physically sutured to the abdominal wall to close the potential space. In addition, most surgeons typically restrict vigorous activity/strenuous exercise as well as lifting restrictions of usually <20#, especially the core, for 6-8 weeks to allow healing to continue. Most also often recommend an abdominal compression-type binder or garment, which will serve to provide compression as well as assist to decrease swelling and eliminate the dead-space of the area for at least 6 weeks as well. Many like the additional compression for several weeks past this time. Most patients are able to return to most activities within a couple of weeks, provided they adhere to the restrictions. Overall, this is a procedure with a high satisfaction rate. Discuss the procedure and postoperative instructions/restrictions with your surgeon, as these will vary among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Wearing binder past 8 weeks after tummy tuck? Hello! Thank you for your question!. The tummy tuck procedure is an excellent method for contouring of your abdomen, often removing the excess skin as well as tightening the abdominal wall. After nearly all surgical procedures, a potential space is created from where the surgical procedure/dissection was performed. This is especially true for the tummy tuck, in where the abdominal flap is raised off of the abdominal wall and then redraped atop the area to contour the abdomen. The procedure alone promotes swelling and inflammation, which typically lasts for 6-12 weeks. This may even last longer if liposuction has been performed in addition. During this time, a few things may be done to allow adherence of the abdominal skin/soft tissue to readhere to the abdominal wall and close that space. Many surgeons use drains to evacuate the expected serous fluid from building up. Stagnant fluid as such may be a nidus for infection as well as does not allow the tissue to adhere back to its normal anatomic position. Drains usually are removed once output is <30cc/day - usually removed within 3-4 weeks on average, sometimes longer. When this occurs, a seroma may develop - which may require aspiration or surgical evacuation to rid this in order to optimize your result. This is not an uncommon reason for persistent swelling and/or bulging in a certain area of your belly. Of course, thwarting the development of a pseudobursa, or seroma capsule, is always best, to provide the best result as well as avoid any future procedures for this. This may be a troubling consequence and often compromises your overall result. Thus avoiding this complication, in whatever manner, is the objective. "Drainless" tummy tucks are becoming more popular - basically, the overlying tissue is physically sutured to the abdominal wall to close the potential space. In addition, most surgeons typically restrict vigorous activity/strenuous exercise as well as lifting restrictions of usually <20#, especially the core, for 6-8 weeks to allow healing to continue. Most also often recommend an abdominal compression-type binder or garment, which will serve to provide compression as well as assist to decrease swelling and eliminate the dead-space of the area for at least 6 weeks as well. Many like the additional compression for several weeks past this time. Most patients are able to return to most activities within a couple of weeks, provided they adhere to the restrictions. Overall, this is a procedure with a high satisfaction rate. Discuss the procedure and postoperative instructions/restrictions with your surgeon, as these will vary among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Swelling of the belly (abdomen) after a tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) You may want to discuss other possible causes for your swelling with your doctor such as seroma. However, swelling can persist for some time (3-6 months). Some garments can actually make it worse by acting as a tourniquet around your midsection. I have found that many patients transition to a spanx-like spandex commerical garment available at most department stores. Many women report other brand names such as flexees ro cupid which are available at Target or Walmart stores. Increasing your activity will also eventually help resolution of the swelling but discuss this with your surgeon
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Answer: Swelling of the belly (abdomen) after a tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) You may want to discuss other possible causes for your swelling with your doctor such as seroma. However, swelling can persist for some time (3-6 months). Some garments can actually make it worse by acting as a tourniquet around your midsection. I have found that many patients transition to a spanx-like spandex commerical garment available at most department stores. Many women report other brand names such as flexees ro cupid which are available at Target or Walmart stores. Increasing your activity will also eventually help resolution of the swelling but discuss this with your surgeon
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Answer: You can wear the binder as long as you want There is no limit of time you can wear compression after a tummy tuck. An over the counter product may be more pleasant to you than a velcro binder. It is called a Flexi and we use them on all of our patients.
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April 30, 2009
Answer: You can wear the binder as long as you want There is no limit of time you can wear compression after a tummy tuck. An over the counter product may be more pleasant to you than a velcro binder. It is called a Flexi and we use them on all of our patients.
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