1 month post-op. Is it bad if sweat gets in my TT incision? When can I use stretch mark cream?

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I WAS TOLD BY MY SURGEON I CAN START WORKING OUT AFTER 6 WEEKS BUT I FORGOT TO ASK HIM, IF IT WAS OKAY TO USE A SWEAT BINDER AKA WAIST TRAINER AND WHEN I TAKE IT OFF FROM WORKING OUT I AM FULL OF SWEAT DRIPPING WILL THAT HARM MY TUMMY TUCK INCISION? AND WHEN CAN I USE STRETCH MARK CREAM PLEASE HELP ???

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear emmcastro,1 month after the surgery your incision should be fully healed. Regarding the cream, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

These questions are best answered by your surgeon as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.  Generally restrictions are lifted after six weeks and you can return to strenuous activity.  Sweat on a closed incision will not be harmful, but care should be taken to shower soon after your workout.  Generally stretch mark cream can be used, but it's best to have this cleared by your surgeon.

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