I am scheduled for a panniculectomy on 5/7/15. My plastic surgeon said I do not need an abdominal binder. Is that okay?

Postoperative routines vary among different surgeons. I generally have my patients wear a binder after panniculectomy surgery, but in certain cases I do not. The best answer to this question is going to be provided by your surgeon. Ask he or she why a binder is recommended, and what the reasoning is. It is important that you understand why your surgeon recommends what he does, and ultimately this will be more useful for you than simply finding out what other doctors do in a similar situation.Best of luck to you!