My PS office informed me that my dressing will not be changed until 1 week of surgery. What is the general norm, I hear reviews where ppl are having their tummy tuck dressing change 1 -3 days after surgery. I am worried about the infection if not changed with first few days. My PS office said thats how they do it. Any insight will be helpful.
December 23, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck dressing changes
There is no standard for dressing changes. One week is fine. If the office gave you some additional dressings you could change them yourself, or get additional dressings at a drug store and change them.
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December 23, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck dressing changes
There is no standard for dressing changes. One week is fine. If the office gave you some additional dressings you could change them yourself, or get additional dressings at a drug store and change them.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: When to change the tummy tuck dressing Thank you for your question. Every surgeon does it alittle different. It would certainly be an issue to see you at two weeks but one week is reasonable. I usually wait five days or so. This allows me to maybe take out one of two drains and clean the area well. It is not easy for you to get to the office , so we try to make each appt. count. Your PS is very experienced. If you are having any type of issue he will see you earlier.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: When to change the tummy tuck dressing Thank you for your question. Every surgeon does it alittle different. It would certainly be an issue to see you at two weeks but one week is reasonable. I usually wait five days or so. This allows me to maybe take out one of two drains and clean the area well. It is not easy for you to get to the office , so we try to make each appt. count. Your PS is very experienced. If you are having any type of issue he will see you earlier.
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