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Dear regular girl, In my practice I do not do tummy tuck and liposuction at the same time, because of the statistics that show that complication rate increase X 10 when combining the two procedures. So, for tummy tuck alone, my patients wear a Velcro binder for 3 weeks or longer if the feel more comfortable with it. For liposuction of Abdomen, hips and flanks , since I perform it very aggressively, no faja or binder are allowed for 2 weeks, because it can cut the circulation and cause scarring. I place a drain for 4-5 days to remove the fluids and allow the skin to adhere to the muscles underneath. This prevents seromas and the need for needle sticking aspiration of the fluids. I hope this helps, Dr Widder
Thank you for your question! It is recommended to wear a compression garment for several weeks after liposuction/tummy tuck to help reduce swelling and smooth any bumps or contour irregularities that may develop.Best wishes! @norrisplastic
Tummy Tuck RecoveryThe first 2-3 days after surgery there is a good amount of pressure and tightness from repairing the stretched rectus muscles. The feeling is similar to a hard workout. We usually prescribe pain pills such as Norco (Vicodin) or Percocet and a muscle relaxant such as Soma or...
Thank you for your enquiry. There is greater risk on performing abdominoplasty on any person who has an underlying additional illness. It is necessary initially to discuss your proposed surgery with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and also with your Nephrologist. Finally you should try...
Thank you for your question. Wound healing varies from patient to patient so I like to tailor my post operative instructions individually. That being said, as a general guideline for a patient recovering from a abdominoplasty, you should expect to take about 2 weeks off before returning to...
Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...
Thank you for your question and photo. You are very early in the post-operative period and should expect to have swelling for three to six months following your tummy tuck surgery, Use of a properly fitted compression garment will help decrease the length and severity of the post-operative...
You can get fibrinous debris and blood product residue in your drains; this is pretty normal. If you see any evidence of cloudy or malodorous drainage, you should be concerned. Stripping the drains by pinching the tube near your skin with one hand while milking the tube contents toward the bulb...
