I read that putting ice on the incision for 24 hours helps it heal better with less scarring. If so, how often should I do this? Every two hours, four hours, etc?
Answer: Ice for incision 24 hours after full Tummy Tuck? The whole area of Tummy tuck will usually be numb in the initial few days. So I usually ask my patient to wear the compression garment and avoid contact with both hot & add objects to avoid getting burnt. Any ask your PS before you do anything.
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Answer: Ice for incision 24 hours after full Tummy Tuck? The whole area of Tummy tuck will usually be numb in the initial few days. So I usually ask my patient to wear the compression garment and avoid contact with both hot & add objects to avoid getting burnt. Any ask your PS before you do anything.
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March 11, 2015
Answer: Ice for incision 24 hours after full Tummy Tuck? Best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best and is ultimately responsible for your care. Regardless, patients should be very careful about applying cold or heat to recently operated upon areas; these areas will likely be numb and can potentially be damaged by excessive cold/heat that the patient does not sense . Therefore, in my practice, I ask patients not to apply either cold packs or heating pads directly upon surgical sites. Again, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.
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March 11, 2015
Answer: Ice for incision 24 hours after full Tummy Tuck? Best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best and is ultimately responsible for your care. Regardless, patients should be very careful about applying cold or heat to recently operated upon areas; these areas will likely be numb and can potentially be damaged by excessive cold/heat that the patient does not sense . Therefore, in my practice, I ask patients not to apply either cold packs or heating pads directly upon surgical sites. Again, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.
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March 11, 2015
Answer: Ice following abdominoplasty I am not a fan of heat or ice following surgery. There have been reports of frostbite and/or burns with this the use of ice or heat following surgery. I prefer to use a pain pump and marcaine which help to anesthetize the abdominal region. Additionally, many patient feel numbness and swelling, particularly below the navel following surgery. Thus, it is possible to injure these regions with too much heat or cold without even realizing the injury.
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March 11, 2015
Answer: Ice following abdominoplasty I am not a fan of heat or ice following surgery. There have been reports of frostbite and/or burns with this the use of ice or heat following surgery. I prefer to use a pain pump and marcaine which help to anesthetize the abdominal region. Additionally, many patient feel numbness and swelling, particularly below the navel following surgery. Thus, it is possible to injure these regions with too much heat or cold without even realizing the injury.
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Answer: Ice Using extremes of temperature (ice or heat) is an absolute no after surgery. The abdominal skin has lost its protective sensation and is very susceptible to damage. The only proven scar improvement treatment with clinical evidence is the Embrace dressing. This is started 1-2 weeks after surgery. Hope this helps.Dr. Ali Mosharrafa
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Answer: Ice Using extremes of temperature (ice or heat) is an absolute no after surgery. The abdominal skin has lost its protective sensation and is very susceptible to damage. The only proven scar improvement treatment with clinical evidence is the Embrace dressing. This is started 1-2 weeks after surgery. Hope this helps.Dr. Ali Mosharrafa
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March 13, 2015
Answer: Ice for incision 24 hours after full Tummy Tuck? I agree with the majority of my colleagues in that I generally ask my patients not to use either ice or heating packs on operative sites unless it is a small incision with minimal undermining (such as with moles or small lesion excisions). Decreased sensation in the operative areas may cause frostbite or burns to occur with cold or heat therapy. Also, with major skin undermining, such as with tummy tucks or breast reconstruction or with nipple areolas/breast reduction, I like to maximize blood flow to the area to aid in healing, and ice may impair this. Ask your plastic surgeon what he/she recommends.
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March 13, 2015
Answer: Ice for incision 24 hours after full Tummy Tuck? I agree with the majority of my colleagues in that I generally ask my patients not to use either ice or heating packs on operative sites unless it is a small incision with minimal undermining (such as with moles or small lesion excisions). Decreased sensation in the operative areas may cause frostbite or burns to occur with cold or heat therapy. Also, with major skin undermining, such as with tummy tucks or breast reconstruction or with nipple areolas/breast reduction, I like to maximize blood flow to the area to aid in healing, and ice may impair this. Ask your plastic surgeon what he/she recommends.
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