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Is it OK to still wear a compression garment after 3 months? I'm frightened not to

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claire.babeAug 25, 2015

I still ache on my right side and still swell a lot, and am numb from the bb down, so been wearing it 24/7

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Is it possible to have the fascia tightened too much in a tummy tuck?

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Hampton A. Howell, MD

It is normal to experience a significant amount of tightness in the early postoperative period following a tummy tuck. This improves over time as your body goes through the healing process. It's always a good idea to check in with your surgeon though. Take care,Dr. Howell

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How soon after Tummy Tuck can I go on just for a bit? (photos)

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Lane Smith, MD

Thank you for your question.  As each surgeon has their own set of unique post operative instructions, it is always best to first check with your own surgeon.  That being said, we advise our patients to be up an walking the same day as surgery to prevent the formation of blood clots,...

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Pubic hair pulled higher from tummy tuck?

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George Marosan, MD

If the pubic hair is pulled up with a tummy tuck, that is poor surgical technique. Women who undergo a TT, have laxity in the pubic area as well. An "aged" pubic area tends to be more horizontal (wider than taller) as opposed to a young woman in her 20's with a more vertical orientation of the...

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Swelling at 12 weeks post op tummy tuck. Is it normal? (Photo)

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Germán Newall, MD, FACS, FICS

Thank you for your question. Swelling can remain even at the 12 week mark. For some patients, it can take up to 3 months to see complete healing. Please be sure to visit your surgeon for follow-ups.

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Does the color of fluid on drains mean I should worry?

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N. Bill Aydin, MD

Those are the different phases of abdominal wall fluid that is made. Early on it is more bloody and later on it is more tissue fluid and seroma fluid. This is expected so you do not have to worry.

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