I've had two c-sections the first time around the doc allowed me to take water pills the second time I was at a diff ob and that doc didn't prescribe me them I think my pain was the most from the water retaining everywhere than anything else and it was painful!! I was wondering if it would help with the swelling with a tummy tuck? I am looking to get mine done soon. I know it's not the best for your body but I wouldn't use them a lot just to help a little?
Answer: Post-op tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. The
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Answer: Swelling Diuretics (water pills) are not typically used for swelling caused by surgery. Swelling is common and expected after surgery. It resolves over time as healing continues. Compression garments are often helpful, as is closely following activity recommendations by your surgeon.
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Answer: Swelling Diuretics (water pills) are not typically used for swelling caused by surgery. Swelling is common and expected after surgery. It resolves over time as healing continues. Compression garments are often helpful, as is closely following activity recommendations by your surgeon.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck water pill Thank you for your question. In general I don’t like to use diuretics after Surgery unless prolonged swelling is noted after a few weeks. Best way to get swelling down in the abdomen after an abdominoplasty is with garment use and lymphatic massage which we provide in the office.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck water pill Thank you for your question. In general I don’t like to use diuretics after Surgery unless prolonged swelling is noted after a few weeks. Best way to get swelling down in the abdomen after an abdominoplasty is with garment use and lymphatic massage which we provide in the office.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Water pills post surgery. Thanks for the question. There is no right answer but I'll try to explain. Yes, water pills (diuretics) allow the body to remove excess water, BUT, there are always side effects. Water pills also cause you to lose electrolytes specifically Potassium (K+). This can be life threatening in certain conditions so the use of diuretics should be monitored. Tight garments and massages with leg elevation also help with the post op swelling.Dr T
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Water pills post surgery. Thanks for the question. There is no right answer but I'll try to explain. Yes, water pills (diuretics) allow the body to remove excess water, BUT, there are always side effects. Water pills also cause you to lose electrolytes specifically Potassium (K+). This can be life threatening in certain conditions so the use of diuretics should be monitored. Tight garments and massages with leg elevation also help with the post op swelling.Dr T
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Can you use water pills to decrease swelling with a tummy tuck? Hi. Swelling after Tummy Tuck is a response of the body to the surgical trauma, and the edema after pregnancy is a multifactoral phisiological and hormonal one, that can be managed with diuretics. That is why the management for the Tummy Tuck edema is not the same.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Can you use water pills to decrease swelling with a tummy tuck? Hi. Swelling after Tummy Tuck is a response of the body to the surgical trauma, and the edema after pregnancy is a multifactoral phisiological and hormonal one, that can be managed with diuretics. That is why the management for the Tummy Tuck edema is not the same.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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