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Thanks for your inquiry, please call your surgeon to discuss, the rest of us on the site do not know the details of your procedure or your overall health profile. Good Luck.
Dear TTcomingsoon,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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
I encourage you to reach out to your surgeon as opinions may vary. Review your diet for foods that can cause gas and bloating. Moving around as directed by your surgeon can also help the gas to escape and give you relief.
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...
