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If you have a compression garment from your surgery, it is reasonable to wear it during the daytime to control swelling. Hot and cold are not a good idea. Sometimes swelling at the lower part of the abdomen just above the incision line occurs about this time and it will go away after a while. It is pretty normal, but check in with your surgeon if you have strong concerns to be sure that you have not develped a puddle (called a seroma), or some other problem.
Swelling after surgery will naturally go away on its own. SItting in a jacuzzi or using ice packs is not a good idea at this point. Best also to review with your surgeon for specifics related to your surgery.
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Much of this depends upon whether or not you're work is okay with you being out for a cosmetic procedure. Aesthetic procedures are not typically protected under family leave laws. Discuss this with your chosen surgeonBest of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Squ...
Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your wound healing issues after abdominal surgery. Though the Vac is revolutionary in its ability to help close wounds it is important to medically optimize your health status to speed recovery. At times this even entails ope...
As replied, consult your plastic surgeon for advice and recommendation. If you continue to have swelling, the use of compression is still helpful. It sounds like you need a better fitting garment and would benefit from a 'department store' girdle that you can try on and assure that...
