I'm getting a full body lift with gynecomastia surgery soon and was wondering if heat pads and ice packs are okay to use on top of clothing. My surgeon has said nothing about it but after research I've seen several posts about it being forbidden. Mainly with them being applied directly over the wound, which makes sense due to numbness. But if I were sit on a pad to alleviate tension on my butt or place ice packs on clothes where swelling is, would that be okay?
April 3, 2023
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear wwcpeters, I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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April 3, 2023
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear wwcpeters, I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 9, 2023
Answer: Hot and cold after body contouring Generally speaking, I do not recommend using hot or cold after body contouring surgery because sensation is almost always reduced enough to put patients at risk of getting burned or frost bitten without knowing it. In addition, cold reduces blood supply and is particularly dangerous for body lifts because the blood supply is already reduced due to the operation. Applying cold to the skin below your belly button can cause significant ischemic injury and soft tissue necrosis.
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March 9, 2023
Answer: Hot and cold after body contouring Generally speaking, I do not recommend using hot or cold after body contouring surgery because sensation is almost always reduced enough to put patients at risk of getting burned or frost bitten without knowing it. In addition, cold reduces blood supply and is particularly dangerous for body lifts because the blood supply is already reduced due to the operation. Applying cold to the skin below your belly button can cause significant ischemic injury and soft tissue necrosis.
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