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Hi dear, thank you for your question.It will slower the process but nothing worse than that. Remember to follow up with your PS and rest as much as possible. Maintain the area clean and avoid touching it too much as well. Hope this helps and remember to consult your doctor before. making any decision in terms of your healing process. Kind regards,Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Compression is helpful after surgery. It helps to manage swelling and support tissues as they heal. Your surgeon will discuss what type of compression is recommended for you and how long to wear it. I advise my tummy tuck patients to use compression garments for three to four weeks after...
There are many things that can contribute to waist measurement. Visceral fat, which is the fat that surrounds your organs, can impact this. Visceral fat cannot be addressed by a tummy tuck nor liposuction. The only way to decrease it is to lose weight. Redistribution of your fat due to age...
At four weeks post op you are still early in your recovery and a feeling of tightness is not uncommon. I do not suggest you do stretches until you are cleared by your surgeon to do so. I've included a video about walking after a tummy tuck that I hope you find helpful.
