Can I/will I need to use a 3 wheeler walker to help me around the house after a mini tummy tuck and liposuction?

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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

No you will not require a walker after surgery.  We do recommend that you have assistance around house the first few days after surgery as you will be slower and sore, however you will be able to walk on your own.  I've included a video on this topic that I hope you find helpful.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You may find yourself hunched over for a few days post op; this can be attributed to a combination of repair and incision.  The muscles have been irritated to a certain extent by plication and the surgery itself.  I only tighten the abdominal wall to return it to an anatomic norm rather than tighten it as much as possible. This produces a functional result without producing prolonged discomfort.  The abdominal wall may need several months to get accustomed to the changes.  You should be walking normally by week 3 but perhaps at a slower pace.   If you do not have anyone around to help you for the first few days, a walker may help you in matriculating from bed to bathroom.l  Ask your PS for advice.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You can if you want, but it should not be needed. Most patients walk fairly well after liposuction and the mini tuck.

Derby Sang Caputo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The first days after your procedure it is best to walk around in a hunchback position to give the abdomen area time to heal without overstretching. you can use a wheeler walker but it is not a obligation. Best of luck

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