I typically have my patients wear compression garment for approximately 4 weeks postoperatively.&nbsp; However, some patients find that they're garment helps for support during the day.&nbsp; However by 5 weeks,&nbsp; If you no longer wish to wear compression at night, there is no need

Should a compression garment be worn at bedtime after a tummy tuck? I am 5 weeks post-op.

Compression Garment at Bedtime? (1 Month Post-op)

Tummy Tuck

I wouldn't worry too much about this.&nbsp; This can happen from time to time.&nbsp; Small openings can happen.&nbsp; This will allow some fluid draining out.&nbsp; The goal is to keep it as clean as possible with antibiotic ointment.&nbsp; Running water as well as soap should be fine.&nbsp; This will likely heal very well and likely will look just fine when healed.&nbsp; It may take a few weeks.&nbsp; If the incision should continue to open then further wound care would likely be needed.&nbsp; However, given your pictures and the small size of the openings ointment and a Band-Aid looks to be fine

Hi just had a tummy tuck Feb 28,2019 I’m happy with my results but three weeks into my recovery I noticed 2 small openings I normally shower once a day I apply my antibiotic cream and Cover it with pads and gauze and keeping it clean as soon as I Notice of a small openings I bought wound closure adhesive strips to see if that will help but I’m not seeing any changes what can I do ore is that normal? Or&nbsp;is my incision getting infected? Please help thank you

3 weeks post op tummy tuck, my incision reopened. Is this something to worry about or a sign of infection? (photo)

in early postsurgical abdominoplasty I would be very careful applying both heat and/or ice to the tissue.&nbsp; As the areas above the incision are often numb, you cannot discern whether or not you would getting burned or frostbite.&nbsp; This can certainly damage the tissue.&nbsp; A discussion with your plastic surgeon should be had and multiple aspirations may be required

3&amp;1/2 Wks After Tummy Tuck. I had a area under my stitches that was red and puffy about a week ago took antibiotics and was the same. No infection there was a pocket of blood or seroma under the stitches. This was drained today. Is it good to use ice or heat on that area? It is alittle sore.

Ice or Heat on Area Where Seroma Was Drained?

Thank you for your question.&nbsp; Time off depends somewhat on the procedure being done, in this case, I will assume it is a breast augmentation without any additional surgical procedures. &nbsp;My breast augmentation patients are generally able to resume a more sedentary job within a few days.&nbsp; If the job requires a lot of exertion and lifting heavy objects, I would want to discuss their time off with them in more detail.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck!

How many days off would a teacher assistant need from work after breast implants?

Breast Implants

A breast lift or mastopexy is a procedure that involves lifting and redraping your natural breast tissue underneath her skin.&nbsp; This can certainly be done without implants however is often done in conjunction with implants.&nbsp; Depending on the volume that&nbsp;you would&nbsp;desire would wish postoperatively it can be done either way.&nbsp; Often times it's done a two-stage procedure to get the best cosmetic result.&nbsp; Typically a mastopexy can be performed first so you would be able to see how&nbsp;you would look without an implant and if you should desire further volume an implant can be placed in a secondary procedure a few months down the road.

If someone is happy with the size of their breasts, but want them to be perkier, can they get a breast lift without implants?

Can I get a breast lift without implants if I'm happy with the size but want perkier breasts?

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