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The garment I use is an abdominal binder or girdle. It depends on the patient and if other procedures are being done at the same time. This information should be provided by your surgeon.
Thank you for your question. I recommend wearing a compression garment for 4 - 6 weeks following tummy tuck surgery. Marena makes quality post operative support garments. You should also follow your plastic surgeon's advice regarding level of physical activity and use of a compression garment. Hope this helps!
Each surgeon is different in terms of what garments they prefer. I like an abdominal binder but some will use a compression garment similar to one used for lipo. Best to ask your surgeon.
Hello and thanks for your question. Compression garments play a very important role in your post surgical journey. Compression garments reduce swelling, keep the surface flat and smooth and typically provide comfort to the patient. Your surgeon's office should have access to "medical grade" garments that will best suit your needs. Good luck!!
Any compression device should be able to give you firm, uniform compression without causing indentation. But more importantly, be sure that the garment is not putting pressure on the scars themselves causing irritation
You need a good care giver to give you support, bring you to appointments, make sure you take the right medications in the right dose at the right time. If you have drains your care giver should be able to empty the drains, keep accurate records and make sure they maintain their suction....
You should expect to be well taken care of by residents in a plastic surgery training program such as Emory University. Keep in mind, however, that residents have very little experience at this stage of their career. Make certain you understand the pros and cons of making this decision before...
Thanks for your inquiry and an excellent question. You can be anemic after surgery because of major blood loss in surgery-which is unusual after the surgeries you had or if started anemic in the first place before surgery. If you have blood work from before surgery that would be helpful in k...
Hello and thank you for your question. I agree with my colleagues below. I think you should try and see your surgeon earlier rather than later. If you vomited and then noted a change in the color you could put tension on your muscle repair and caused something to bleed. The color change from red...
I appreciate your question. For health and safety reasons, best to be at a BMI less than 30 or within 10 pounds of your goal weight and stable at that weight for 6 months prior to surgery for optimal results. Once you have reached a healthy weight, from your photos you appear to be a good...
Thank you for your question. It isn't uncommon to have discomfort from the drains. This sensation may be caused by pulling or tugging of the tissue. Once the drains are out you shouldn't be feeling this sensation. Make sure you address this with your plastic surgeon and let him/her know. Best o...
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