I Was Wondering if I Can Put Thermacare Heatwraps in my Tummy Muscle After Tummy Tuck?
Answer: Heat wraps, cold or hot compresses following tummy tuck
Please exercise caution when using hot or cold compresses on the tummy tuck skin because it is normal to have diminished sensation in this area and it is very easy to sustain a thermal injury (burn). The area below your belly button has the least amount of sensation.
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Please exercise caution when using hot or cold compresses on the tummy tuck skin because it is normal to have diminished sensation in this area and it is very easy to sustain a thermal injury (burn). The area below your belly button has the least amount of sensation.
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Answer: Hot packs or Ice packs after a Tummy Tuck.
After a tummy tuck the skin located below the belly button is usually numb, making it difficult to protect the area from excess heat or cold. I would not recommend using heat or cold to the area as you could burn yourself without knowing it.
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Answer: Hot packs or Ice packs after a Tummy Tuck.
After a tummy tuck the skin located below the belly button is usually numb, making it difficult to protect the area from excess heat or cold. I would not recommend using heat or cold to the area as you could burn yourself without knowing it.
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January 25, 2011
Answer: Heatwrap is not a good idea
Given that you will be numb in that area, you can easily injure/burn yourself accidentally. I do not recommend heat wraps or cold compresses after surgery. Please talk to your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendations
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January 25, 2011
Answer: Heatwrap is not a good idea
Given that you will be numb in that area, you can easily injure/burn yourself accidentally. I do not recommend heat wraps or cold compresses after surgery. Please talk to your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendations
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December 24, 2010
Answer: Heat wraps after tummy tuck
I believe this to be quite risky. The skin is numb and therefore there is no warning of impending burns. I have had patients fall asleep with heating pads who develop burns leading to scars. Please avoid this treatment.
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December 24, 2010
Answer: Heat wraps after tummy tuck
I believe this to be quite risky. The skin is numb and therefore there is no warning of impending burns. I have had patients fall asleep with heating pads who develop burns leading to scars. Please avoid this treatment.
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December 23, 2010
Answer: I don't recommend it for my patients
I don't recommend any type of heat packs or ice pack after a tummy tuck. The skin is numb and I have seen patients get second degree burns as a result of a heating pad.
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December 23, 2010
Answer: I don't recommend it for my patients
I don't recommend any type of heat packs or ice pack after a tummy tuck. The skin is numb and I have seen patients get second degree burns as a result of a heating pad.
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