Hi! I’m 6 weeks out from a mommy makeover W/360 Lipo around flanks, etc! My front tummy is still swollen and a bit tender, but am wondering when it’s safe to wear high rise jeans again? Don’t want to cause permanent indentations or anything like that. Is 6+ weeks enough time? Thanks in advance!
Answer: Post operative recommendations Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend they wear all clothing over the post operative garment for the first 3 weeks after surgery, 24/7, then an additional 3 weeks at night only. After the first 6 weeks post surgery, there are no clothing or garment restrictions. Whatever is comfortable for the patient is ok to wear at that time. I recommend discussing specific post op recommendations with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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Answer: Post operative recommendations Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend they wear all clothing over the post operative garment for the first 3 weeks after surgery, 24/7, then an additional 3 weeks at night only. After the first 6 weeks post surgery, there are no clothing or garment restrictions. Whatever is comfortable for the patient is ok to wear at that time. I recommend discussing specific post op recommendations with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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October 20, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear tmonroe777,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 20, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear tmonroe777,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 30, 2021
Answer: How soon after tummy tuck w/Lipo can I wear jeans? Your PS knows your postoperative course best and would be better able to advise you on this. I recommend that you follow his post-operative protocols of when to wear jeans. Swelling may persist for several weeks or MONTHS. However, if you have a stable result that has not changed in weeks, then wearing tight jeans is probably not going to disrupt anything or create a dent, other than a temporary one.
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September 30, 2021
Answer: How soon after tummy tuck w/Lipo can I wear jeans? Your PS knows your postoperative course best and would be better able to advise you on this. I recommend that you follow his post-operative protocols of when to wear jeans. Swelling may persist for several weeks or MONTHS. However, if you have a stable result that has not changed in weeks, then wearing tight jeans is probably not going to disrupt anything or create a dent, other than a temporary one.
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Wearing jeans.... Congratulations on your recent tummy tuck! I don't believe wearing jeans will be a problem for you after 6 weeks. However, it's always good to speak with your surgeon about specifics. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Wearing jeans.... Congratulations on your recent tummy tuck! I don't believe wearing jeans will be a problem for you after 6 weeks. However, it's always good to speak with your surgeon about specifics. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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December 11, 2023
Answer: When can one wear jeans after TT / lipo? Hi and welcome to our forum!Congratulations on your recent surgery. Following your surgery, the inflammation associated with wound healing will create diffuse swelling. The compression garment is designed to control swelling and to prevent bleeding. We recommend its use for the first 4 weeks. However,a degree of swelling will persist for far longer, with 60-80% resolving within the first 6 weeks, and remainder slowly resolving over 6-12 months. You can wear clothing of choice AS LONG AS IT IS COMFORTABLE. Your previously worn skinny jeans may be a bit too tight for awhile...you may wish to get a slightly larger temporary pair.Best wishes...
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December 11, 2023
Answer: When can one wear jeans after TT / lipo? Hi and welcome to our forum!Congratulations on your recent surgery. Following your surgery, the inflammation associated with wound healing will create diffuse swelling. The compression garment is designed to control swelling and to prevent bleeding. We recommend its use for the first 4 weeks. However,a degree of swelling will persist for far longer, with 60-80% resolving within the first 6 weeks, and remainder slowly resolving over 6-12 months. You can wear clothing of choice AS LONG AS IT IS COMFORTABLE. Your previously worn skinny jeans may be a bit too tight for awhile...you may wish to get a slightly larger temporary pair.Best wishes...
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