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4 Weeks Post-op - Should I Still Be Wearing Padding Between my Binder and Scar?

asked 5 months ago by Suzy4 in Ottawa, Ontario
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 117 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, aftercare, binder, swelling, timing

I am still wearing padding (combine ABD Pad) between my biinder (which is rough) and my scar. How long I should do this for and could this be causing the swelling in my belly? I am still very bloated above the cut-line. I find my binder very rough and am not sure what else I could put between the scar and binder to protect it? Thank you.

1 answer to 4 Weeks Post-op - Should I Still Be Wearing Padding Between my Binder and Scar?

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Padding Between Tummy Tuck Incision and Binder?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Your plastic surgeon will have specific suggestions for you. It's best to follow his/her advice given that he/she is responsible for your care. Generally, I suggest the use of pads between the incision and binder to prevent irritation of the suture line. Around this time, patients may switch from binder to compressive garment ( which is generally softer but still useful for a edema control). Best wishes. more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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