I am scheduled to get an extended tummy tuck (with no muscle repair), lipo 360, as well as lipo on my upper back and chin in May. I am spending the first night after surgery in the hotel attached to the clinic with a PSW but otherwise will have little support. A family member has offered to check on me, but no one can stay with me 24/7. Will I be able to manage mostly on my own for the first week, or should I hire someone to be with me?
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Dear mariavitoria,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American...
The spacing between surgeries such as toe fusion, tummy tuck, and breast implants can vary significantly based on multiple factors, including the type of surgeries, your overall health, the extent of each procedure, and your surgeon's recommendations.
It's crucial to consider the recovery...
Swelling can last for several months after surgery, therefore you may need to wait until it has subsided before wearing smaller clothing. This can be 6 months or more. Sometimes, this swelling can actually make you look bigger. Either way, looser clothing that’s easy to put on and take off is best.
