I’m on day 2 of my post op and have terrible gas in my stomach. I’ve been taking gas x but doesn’t do too much to help. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Surgeons often have different opinions so it's probably best if you discuss this with your own surgeon but I have all my patients taking arnica for bruising and swelling after their tummy tuck procedures. Massage and using your compression garment as directed are the two other things that help...
Though it is common to have liposuction at the time of a tummy tuck to optimize the results, it does not have to be included. If one of your main concerns is the flanks though I encourage you to combine it with the tummy tuck. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a...
I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your questions as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. Generally my patients can stop wearing compression after a tummy tuck after three to four weeks and return to strenuous...
