I would like to know 4 things. The first thing being how tight does the binder need to be? How long should I wear it? The swelling, When does this typically go down? The skin appears a little loose in the tummy area is this normal during healing until it attaches back fully?
Answer: Tummy Tuck Issues Thanks for your picture but it does not give me the whole story. Your skin will have some looseness (suppleness) and it will not be rigid. Garments have their own pressure built in and i recommend that it is worn for about 6 weeks.Dr. ES
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy Tuck Issues Thanks for your picture but it does not give me the whole story. Your skin will have some looseness (suppleness) and it will not be rigid. Garments have their own pressure built in and i recommend that it is worn for about 6 weeks.Dr. ES
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy tuck healing Thank you for your question and photograph. Your result this early looks quite good and will definitely improve with time.My best advice to you is to consult your plastic surgeon and specifically follow your surgeons advice regarding compression garment and time for healing. Only your plastic surgeon who performed your operation and has direct contact with you is in a position to answer your questions. Please do not follow online advice.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy tuck healing Thank you for your question and photograph. Your result this early looks quite good and will definitely improve with time.My best advice to you is to consult your plastic surgeon and specifically follow your surgeons advice regarding compression garment and time for healing. Only your plastic surgeon who performed your operation and has direct contact with you is in a position to answer your questions. Please do not follow online advice.
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February 12, 2014
Answer: My skin appears loose after a Tummy Tuck. Is this normal during the healing process? I would like to tell you one thing.... Please call or see your operative surgeon with all these postoperative questions/concerns! You need to be followed by the surgeon, over the internet responses should not be followed since we do not know your medical or surgical history. Only my personal post operative protocols should be followed by my personal patients. In GENERAL terms: Binder from 4 to 6 weeks, maybe, Tightness is determined by your surgeon, Not sure about what looseness and re attachment means....////
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Answer: My skin appears loose after a Tummy Tuck. Is this normal during the healing process? I would like to tell you one thing.... Please call or see your operative surgeon with all these postoperative questions/concerns! You need to be followed by the surgeon, over the internet responses should not be followed since we do not know your medical or surgical history. Only my personal post operative protocols should be followed by my personal patients. In GENERAL terms: Binder from 4 to 6 weeks, maybe, Tightness is determined by your surgeon, Not sure about what looseness and re attachment means....////
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February 11, 2014
Answer: After TT Answering your questions:1.-The compression garment is to hold on the swelling and to help your skin to reattach to the muscle. It will not shape your body, we as surgeons do the sculpting job.2.-My personal opinion (based on the reason of wearing a CG) is no more than 8 weeks.3.-Swelling will remain very bad for almost 6 weeks and then will go down little by little until the next 4-6 months. You will be looking better each day.4.-The skin will be looking loose for at least 4 weeks, then it will be looking better and tighter unless the skin on your abdomen, sides and back is loose because of stretch marks or after weight loss process. Be encouraged. You will be looking great after several more weeks.Dr. Cardenas
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Answer: After TT Answering your questions:1.-The compression garment is to hold on the swelling and to help your skin to reattach to the muscle. It will not shape your body, we as surgeons do the sculpting job.2.-My personal opinion (based on the reason of wearing a CG) is no more than 8 weeks.3.-Swelling will remain very bad for almost 6 weeks and then will go down little by little until the next 4-6 months. You will be looking better each day.4.-The skin will be looking loose for at least 4 weeks, then it will be looking better and tighter unless the skin on your abdomen, sides and back is loose because of stretch marks or after weight loss process. Be encouraged. You will be looking great after several more weeks.Dr. Cardenas
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Postop The skin can appear loose as the swelling improves during the recovery process. The skin should contract with time but you may have lost some elasticity in your skin since you have stretch marks on the abdomen. I have my patient wear a binder for a few weeks and then transition patients to a compression garment which may be more comfortable. The binder and garment helps minimize swelling and ensures everything lays smoothly as the skin contracts. Good luck!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Postop The skin can appear loose as the swelling improves during the recovery process. The skin should contract with time but you may have lost some elasticity in your skin since you have stretch marks on the abdomen. I have my patient wear a binder for a few weeks and then transition patients to a compression garment which may be more comfortable. The binder and garment helps minimize swelling and ensures everything lays smoothly as the skin contracts. Good luck!
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