Consequences of Not Wearing the Binder After Tummy Tuck?

May 30, 2009
Asked By:Happy Gal in Florida

I'm 9 days post op Tummy Tuck. I was asked to wear a binder for 6-8 weeks if not my stomach would get bigger. It it is very uncomfortable and caused my cut to bleed. Is this normal? And if I don't wear the binder will my stomach really get bigger?

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