How come there are so many differing opinions on post recovery from Tummy Tucks? The surgeon i am using says i need to keep the compression garment on for 3 months and no exercise for 3 months but then there are others that say 4 weeks and then light exercise and some that say no compression at all! I know every person is different but this seems a huge disparity in timings.
Answer: Tummy Tuck Hello and thank you for your question.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Hello and thank you for your question.
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May 19, 2022
Answer: Recovery Opinions vary by surgeon for recovery, including returning to exercise. Typically my patients wear compression for about six weeks and are able to gradually return to exercise at that time as well. Light activities such as walking can begin earlier. It is based on your surgeon's preferences and your surgical plan. I encourage you to discuss your surgeon's rationale with her/him. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident in your recovery.
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May 19, 2022
Answer: Recovery Opinions vary by surgeon for recovery, including returning to exercise. Typically my patients wear compression for about six weeks and are able to gradually return to exercise at that time as well. Light activities such as walking can begin earlier. It is based on your surgeon's preferences and your surgical plan. I encourage you to discuss your surgeon's rationale with her/him. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident in your recovery.
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May 17, 2022
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear Peaceful515071,
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May 17, 2022
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear Peaceful515071,
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May 18, 2022
Answer: Compression and exercise following Tummy Tuck Thanks for your question! Plastic Surgeons often have different opinions about many topics, this being one of them. There isn't really just one "correct" answer.In my practice, we recommend compression with a custom garment for one month post op. At that point they can discontinue it or wean off it for a period of 2 weeks.Also, light exercise can begin at one month (even light weights) but more vigorous exercise should wait until 6-8 weeks post op. Hope this helps!Dr. Nicolas HynesLotus Cosmetic Surgery
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May 18, 2022
Answer: Compression and exercise following Tummy Tuck Thanks for your question! Plastic Surgeons often have different opinions about many topics, this being one of them. There isn't really just one "correct" answer.In my practice, we recommend compression with a custom garment for one month post op. At that point they can discontinue it or wean off it for a period of 2 weeks.Also, light exercise can begin at one month (even light weights) but more vigorous exercise should wait until 6-8 weeks post op. Hope this helps!Dr. Nicolas HynesLotus Cosmetic Surgery
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May 20, 2022
Answer: Variation in postop instructions There’s no particular reason for having differences in postoperative instructions. Each surgeon makes decisions based on their belief which comes from their training, personal experience, what others do and in the end simply that doctors opinion.
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May 20, 2022
Answer: Variation in postop instructions There’s no particular reason for having differences in postoperative instructions. Each surgeon makes decisions based on their belief which comes from their training, personal experience, what others do and in the end simply that doctors opinion.
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