How Often to Change Bandages After Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo?

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I just had a full tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks, hips, medial thigh and knees. I have a lot of banaging under my compression garment and was wondering how often should the bandaging be changed. Also, how do I care for the new belly button? Mine was packed with some yellow gauze and I was told to leave that in there until my next visit which is in a week. I just need some help with understanding this process. Thank youl

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

Usually surgeons will have no problem with you coming by the office earlier than your scheduled appointment if you want to be seen.

	That is usually preferable to getting the opinion of a doctor who did not do the surgery.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

The best advice to to follow the instructions of your surgeon.  Every surgeon has different post op instructions for tummy tuck / abdominoplasty and different ways they like to do the bandaging.  You should have received a post-operative instruction form after your surgery.  If not, call your surgeon's office for the instructions.  In my office, we have the patients leave the bandages in place until their first post-operative visit.

	 

	Good Luck.

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

The best way to determine how to handle dressing and garments after surgery is to call your plastic surgeon. They should be happy to explain what should be done, and when. If it can't be handled over the phone, they may ask you to visit the office for a quick check. This way everyone is on the same page.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

You should call your Plastic Surgeon and see what they recommend.  Each Surgeon has their own way of caring for post operative patients. I think they would want you to do things just the way they want. Give them a call, that's what they're there for. Best of Luck!

James Knoetgen, III, MD · Answer

Bandage changing frequency after a tummy tuck with liposuction can vary depending on your plastic surgeon's instructions and your specific healing process. Typically, bandages are changed within the first few days post-surgery, and your plastic surgeon will provide guidance on how often they should be changed thereafter. It's crucial to follow your plastic surgeon's instructions carefully to promote proper healing and reduce the risk of complications.

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