Is the binder suppose to be so tight that I struggle to breath? I had a TT, BA, lipo of flanks, and thighs. 3 days PO.
Answer: Supportive Garment Usage after Abdominoplasty in Melbourne, Florida After abdominoplasty surgery, I typically have my Melbourne, FL, tummy tuck patients wear some type of supportive garment. At times, I have used an abdominal binder versus compression garment versus wide Ace wraps. They all accomplish the same goal, but they should not be so tight that you can’t breathe, and therefore, I always tell patients that if you can’t breathe, it is perfectly fine to loosen up the garment. You do not want the garment to be so tight that it is compressing your skin or cutting into your incisions and causing marks that can interfere with your healing and/or final result. Check with your board-certified plastic surgeon on this. Best wishes to you!
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Answer: Supportive Garment Usage after Abdominoplasty in Melbourne, Florida After abdominoplasty surgery, I typically have my Melbourne, FL, tummy tuck patients wear some type of supportive garment. At times, I have used an abdominal binder versus compression garment versus wide Ace wraps. They all accomplish the same goal, but they should not be so tight that you can’t breathe, and therefore, I always tell patients that if you can’t breathe, it is perfectly fine to loosen up the garment. You do not want the garment to be so tight that it is compressing your skin or cutting into your incisions and causing marks that can interfere with your healing and/or final result. Check with your board-certified plastic surgeon on this. Best wishes to you!
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June 18, 2013
Answer: How snug to wear a support garment after an abdominoplasty
I usually use the binder to make the patient feel more comfortable. It should be snug but not overly tight. Usually I want the patient to be able to slide two fingers under the support wrap. Do not place it so tight that you have difficulty breathing.
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June 18, 2013
Answer: How snug to wear a support garment after an abdominoplasty
I usually use the binder to make the patient feel more comfortable. It should be snug but not overly tight. Usually I want the patient to be able to slide two fingers under the support wrap. Do not place it so tight that you have difficulty breathing.
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September 29, 2012
Answer: Difficulty breathing 3 days postop
Your binder just needs to be snug and should not be causing difficulties with breathing. If you are experiencing shortness of breath, please see your plastic surgeon or go to the ER. Shortness of breath could be a sign of a blood clot and needs immediate medical attention.
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September 29, 2012
Answer: Difficulty breathing 3 days postop
Your binder just needs to be snug and should not be causing difficulties with breathing. If you are experiencing shortness of breath, please see your plastic surgeon or go to the ER. Shortness of breath could be a sign of a blood clot and needs immediate medical attention.
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September 25, 2012
Answer: Struggling to breathe after tummy tuck
It may not be your binder, and difficulty breathing after a tummy tuck might be the sign of a true emergency. Best to call your surgeon from the emergency room after you have been evaluated for blood clots and problems in your chest.
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September 25, 2012
Answer: Struggling to breathe after tummy tuck
It may not be your binder, and difficulty breathing after a tummy tuck might be the sign of a true emergency. Best to call your surgeon from the emergency room after you have been evaluated for blood clots and problems in your chest.
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September 24, 2012
Answer: Bound Too Tightly?
Thank you for the question. The simple answer is NO! You should loosen the garment. If this does not improve your symptoms, then contact your surgeon as you proceed to the nearest emergency room immediately! This may be a signal of a more serious underlying problem such as a Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot(s) in the legs), which can dislodge and travel to the lungs known as a Pulmonary Embolus. The other big worry would be a Pneumothorax or a collapsed lung.
There are other problems that can give you the same symptoms, such as a heart attack, but I am giving you the top worries under the assumption that you are otherwise healthy since there is no medical history to go on.
In any case you should notify your plastic surgeon as they will probably want to see you immediately if you do not get better by loosening the binder and fairly soon if you do improve to make sure that your incisions are healing well and the skin of your abdomen looks ok.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
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September 24, 2012
Answer: Bound Too Tightly?
Thank you for the question. The simple answer is NO! You should loosen the garment. If this does not improve your symptoms, then contact your surgeon as you proceed to the nearest emergency room immediately! This may be a signal of a more serious underlying problem such as a Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot(s) in the legs), which can dislodge and travel to the lungs known as a Pulmonary Embolus. The other big worry would be a Pneumothorax or a collapsed lung.
There are other problems that can give you the same symptoms, such as a heart attack, but I am giving you the top worries under the assumption that you are otherwise healthy since there is no medical history to go on.
In any case you should notify your plastic surgeon as they will probably want to see you immediately if you do not get better by loosening the binder and fairly soon if you do improve to make sure that your incisions are healing well and the skin of your abdomen looks ok.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
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