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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...
