Following a mommy makeover procedure, are patients advised to walk around to speed up healing, or remain still to avoid swelling? I'm reading some doctors say you must not move much for the drains to do their job and reduce swelling, but others say to walk around and get blood moving... should I do a combination of both?
Answer: Post-op ambulation Walking short distances after mommy makeover surgery is important to lower your risk of developing a blood clot (DVT, PE). While it is important to avoid strenuous activity, exercise, and heavy lifting for 6 weeks after a tummy tuck, early ambulation is important to lower the risk of developing blood clots after a general anesthetic. Over the first few days, walking from the kitchen to bedroom to washroom, etc. is sufficient. Within the first week of surgery, you should be able to progress to short walks in your neighborhood during your recovery.Best,Stephanie Power MD, MSc, FRCSC
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Post-op ambulation Walking short distances after mommy makeover surgery is important to lower your risk of developing a blood clot (DVT, PE). While it is important to avoid strenuous activity, exercise, and heavy lifting for 6 weeks after a tummy tuck, early ambulation is important to lower the risk of developing blood clots after a general anesthetic. Over the first few days, walking from the kitchen to bedroom to washroom, etc. is sufficient. Within the first week of surgery, you should be able to progress to short walks in your neighborhood during your recovery.Best,Stephanie Power MD, MSc, FRCSC
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Walking After Surgery Gentle #walking may increase circualtion and help to alleviate swelling. But you must not strain or push yourself. Healing after a #MommyMakeover will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. Your #healing will continue for 2-3 months for the early period. This includes some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. Sensation in the breasts may also be abnormal and scars will be evolve. Tingling, burning or shooting pains in the breasts will disappear with time and should not alarm you. It is simply a result of the regeneration of your sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage per your surgeon's permission may help. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort. If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Walking After Surgery Gentle #walking may increase circualtion and help to alleviate swelling. But you must not strain or push yourself. Healing after a #MommyMakeover will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. Your #healing will continue for 2-3 months for the early period. This includes some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. Sensation in the breasts may also be abnormal and scars will be evolve. Tingling, burning or shooting pains in the breasts will disappear with time and should not alarm you. It is simply a result of the regeneration of your sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage per your surgeon's permission may help. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort. If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Resuming ambulation after a mommy makeover. In my own practice I want patients ambulating the day of the operation. I encourage them to walk liberally going forward. Specific limitations on activity should come from your own surgeon however.
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Answer: Resuming ambulation after a mommy makeover. In my own practice I want patients ambulating the day of the operation. I encourage them to walk liberally going forward. Specific limitations on activity should come from your own surgeon however.
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover / Tummy Tuck / Liposuction / Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants I appreciate your question.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover / Tummy Tuck / Liposuction / Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants I appreciate your question.
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Answer: Walking after plastic surgery Thanks for your question. Walking after surgery is important to decrease the risk of blood clots, improve breathing, and improve the motility of your gut, especially if you are taking narcotic pain medications which can lead to constipation. Walking around the house the day of surgery and more the next day is usually recommended. However, I would also minimize strenuous activity or exercise such as running or any heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks, per your plastic surgeon's instructions. Hope this helps…best of luck!
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Answer: Walking after plastic surgery Thanks for your question. Walking after surgery is important to decrease the risk of blood clots, improve breathing, and improve the motility of your gut, especially if you are taking narcotic pain medications which can lead to constipation. Walking around the house the day of surgery and more the next day is usually recommended. However, I would also minimize strenuous activity or exercise such as running or any heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks, per your plastic surgeon's instructions. Hope this helps…best of luck!
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February 23, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Walking After Surgery? Thank you for your excellent question. I have my patients out of bed and walking the night of surgery, and then walking 4 times per day for at least 15 minutes. This will minimize your risk of developing a blood clot. You will feel weak and tired following surgery, so this will probably be all you can handle for the first one to two weeks. Please discuss your post-op activity level with your plastic surgeon as everyone has different protocols for their patients to follow. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover - Walking After Surgery? Thank you for your excellent question. I have my patients out of bed and walking the night of surgery, and then walking 4 times per day for at least 15 minutes. This will minimize your risk of developing a blood clot. You will feel weak and tired following surgery, so this will probably be all you can handle for the first one to two weeks. Please discuss your post-op activity level with your plastic surgeon as everyone has different protocols for their patients to follow. Hope this helps.
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