Is it okay if sometimes I won’t wear my binder for my tummy tuck (mini tummy tuck) because sometimes my tummy is sweating. I’m 6 weeks Post OP. Thanks.
January 2, 2018
Answer: Binder? It is OK to not wear your binder for short periods such as when showering and performing other personal hygiene. I suggest you speak with your plastic surgeon about other times you do not want to wear the binder. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Binder? It is OK to not wear your binder for short periods such as when showering and performing other personal hygiene. I suggest you speak with your plastic surgeon about other times you do not want to wear the binder. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Compression after mini TT Hi Caroline and thanks for your question! I instruct my patients to wear a compression garment 24/7 for 4-6 weeks. I am strict with my post op compression protocol in order to prevent the formation of seromas between the muscle and subcutaneous tissue. Compression helps to "stick" these layers together to prevent fluid build up between layers. I recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon for his/her protocol. Best of luck!
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Compression after mini TT Hi Caroline and thanks for your question! I instruct my patients to wear a compression garment 24/7 for 4-6 weeks. I am strict with my post op compression protocol in order to prevent the formation of seromas between the muscle and subcutaneous tissue. Compression helps to "stick" these layers together to prevent fluid build up between layers. I recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon for his/her protocol. Best of luck!
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Binder postop after mini tummy tuck. Thank you for posting your question. I'd suggest getting in touch with your surgeon for specific advice. Generally for my patients the binder is only worn continuously for 3 weeks, then it might be worn intermittently for several weeks thereafter. Of course each person heals uniquely, so in some cases (for example if the person has a postop seroma) I might recommend they wear the binder a little longer.
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Binder postop after mini tummy tuck. Thank you for posting your question. I'd suggest getting in touch with your surgeon for specific advice. Generally for my patients the binder is only worn continuously for 3 weeks, then it might be worn intermittently for several weeks thereafter. Of course each person heals uniquely, so in some cases (for example if the person has a postop seroma) I might recommend they wear the binder a little longer.
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