This question is best answered by your surgeon's office. They will explain to you the supplies you will need at home to care for your incisions. This post operative protocol varies by surgeon. Common sizes that are used are 4x4's or ABD pads.
Hello @I am she, thank you for your question. My recommendation would be to follow your doctor's advice since the surgical technique used by different specialists varies. Typically, after a tummy tuck procedure, your surgeon will apply a sterile dressing to the incision site and drainages. This dressing will be removed after a few days and replaced with a smaller. The size of the dressing will depend on the size of the incision and the amount of drainage. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
