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Since you just had a full abdominoplasty 3 days ago and you are probably still taking pain medication it is important to maintain a healthy diet to eliminate constipation. Please avoid foods that might cause bloating, gas, pain. Eating soft, easy-to-digest foods that are low in fiber and high in nutrients will promote better recovery time from your surgery. Soft, easily chewable, low-fiber foods are tolerated better like yogurt, cottage cheese, cooked cereals, eggs, mashed potatoes, noodles, rice. Include in your diet protein foods like tender chicken, fish, cooked or canned vegetables and fruit, applesauce, bananas are also a grat choice. The key in your diet is a proper hydration. Drink a minimum of 64 ounces fluid per day to decrease dehydration risk. Carbonated beverages may cause gas and intestinal bloating so avoid them.
Hi there-Please understand that nothing good can come of you asking for (or worse, receiving) advice on what to do or not do after your surgery from doctors who have never met you, did not participate in your operation, have no understanding of your course to date, and are sitting at a computer many miles from you... Your surgeon would be sad to learn that you were asking these questions online rather than calling their office... Talk to your surgeon's office- they'll advise you best
Thank you for the question.Just avpid any fatty foods, spicy foods and any drinks containing gas like soft drinks etc.
Thank you for your question! As long as you are healthy, a tummy tuck and neck lift can be done at the same time. I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to speak more in depth about the plan and timing... Good luck!
I tell my patient's to plan on 10-14 days before going back to work. Jobs that demand high levels of physical activity may require a longer recovery period. Good luck!
A tummy tuck is great for tightening the abdominal skin and muscle, but it does not address the mons pubis. A monsplasty is required to reduce fullness in the pubic region. This is often performed at the time of tummy tuck by directly excising fat from this region. An alternative would be...
