I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck. Is it safe to wear the cherry waist trainer?

Hello! Thank you for your question. In my practice, most patients will be
placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is
usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times
a day so that there are no pressure points. After the first 7 to 10 days the
patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next six
weeks.

Swelling can persist for
several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months,
six months, and even one year. But, I am not your plastic surgeon. Each PS has their own set of protocols they would like their patients to follow. I recommend you contact your PS to gain his advice and recommendations on scar care. Best Wishes!#Abdominalbinder  #3weekspostTT  #scarcare

Since every surgeon has his or her own unique post op protocol, you need to ask your surgeon re: the waist trainer. Typically, I require that my TT patients wear a specific support garment for 4 weeks and then they are free to do as they please. In terms of silicone gel, again, speak with your surgeon before using. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend speaking to your PS about wearing the waist trainer, since they are aware of your stage of healing and will be able to provide specific advice.