I am 9 days post op from a tummy tuck with Lipo to the abdomen and love handles. I have linear like lumps in the love handle area. Looks like maybe the abdominal Binder lines. Is this normal?
October 2, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck You are very early in the post-op and you have to give it time to heal and of the swelling to subside. Best of luck.
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck You are very early in the post-op and you have to give it time to heal and of the swelling to subside. Best of luck.
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Be patient & don't worry Thanks for your question and for posting your pictures. Your abdomen looks pretty good for this stage of your recovery. We are constantly surprised by the different amounts of swelling and bruising that people have after abdominoplasty. Some have next to none. Most have a bit. Some are really bruised and swollen. You look just fine for this stage. The most important things to help you recover quickly at this stage are: 1. Lycra-rich garments - we suggest our patients wear their gym clothes as they tend to be good quality and relatively 'seam-free'. Wear them as much as you can, including in bed at night. 2. Mobilise - by now you should be starting to get back to your normal activities and gentle exercise. This is important for encouraging lymphatic flow to reduce your swelling. 3. Rest - The importance of rest is often underestimated after surgery. Good pain relief before bed should help you get a good nights sleep. 4. Regular follow-up with your plastic surgeon - there is nothing like the reassurance of seeing your surgeon and his staff in the first few days and weeks after surgery. We see all our patients every week until they are healed (usually 1-2 weeks for abdominoplasty). I hope this helps. It looks like you are on the road to a lovely result
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Be patient & don't worry Thanks for your question and for posting your pictures. Your abdomen looks pretty good for this stage of your recovery. We are constantly surprised by the different amounts of swelling and bruising that people have after abdominoplasty. Some have next to none. Most have a bit. Some are really bruised and swollen. You look just fine for this stage. The most important things to help you recover quickly at this stage are: 1. Lycra-rich garments - we suggest our patients wear their gym clothes as they tend to be good quality and relatively 'seam-free'. Wear them as much as you can, including in bed at night. 2. Mobilise - by now you should be starting to get back to your normal activities and gentle exercise. This is important for encouraging lymphatic flow to reduce your swelling. 3. Rest - The importance of rest is often underestimated after surgery. Good pain relief before bed should help you get a good nights sleep. 4. Regular follow-up with your plastic surgeon - there is nothing like the reassurance of seeing your surgeon and his staff in the first few days and weeks after surgery. We see all our patients every week until they are healed (usually 1-2 weeks for abdominoplasty). I hope this helps. It looks like you are on the road to a lovely result
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