Is the Binder Suppose to Be So Tight That I Struggle to Breath?

Thank you for your question. The Tummy Tuck Binder after a Mommy Makeover should be supportive but not so tight that it makes breathing difficult. Another risk of a very tight Abdominal Binder is that it can compress the blood vessels that feed your skin and cause skin loss.

See your surgeon about this

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!

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.