How tight is my binder suppose to be after Tummy tuck? I was just told "as long as you can breathe" but I'm feeling that that will still leave me a lot of room to tighten up maybe unsafely tight? I mean... I can technically "still breathe"
Answer: How tight should the binder be? Opinions regarding compression garments will vary greatly among surgeons. In my opinion, the binder should provide gentle compression in order to decrease inflammation and reduce seroma formation. It should never be uncomfortable in my opinion. In fact if it is too tight, you could potentially compromise the blood flow through the abdominal flap that is necessary for wound healing. Discuss this with your surgeon to get more specific recommendations. Best wishes!
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Answer: How tight should the binder be? Opinions regarding compression garments will vary greatly among surgeons. In my opinion, the binder should provide gentle compression in order to decrease inflammation and reduce seroma formation. It should never be uncomfortable in my opinion. In fact if it is too tight, you could potentially compromise the blood flow through the abdominal flap that is necessary for wound healing. Discuss this with your surgeon to get more specific recommendations. Best wishes!
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Answer: Compression Compression garments should be comfortable and feel supportive. They should not feel tight or restrictive. If you are uncomfortable in your garment, visit with your surgeon to check appropriate fit. Their purpose is to provide gentle support and help control swelling.
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Answer: Compression Compression garments should be comfortable and feel supportive. They should not feel tight or restrictive. If you are uncomfortable in your garment, visit with your surgeon to check appropriate fit. Their purpose is to provide gentle support and help control swelling.
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March 16, 2022
Answer: Binder after tummy tuck There is no consensus on the benefits of compression after a tummy tuck. Therefore there are no specific guidelines on the tightness of the compression. My personal recommendations are for gentle compression such that the binder is comfortable.
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March 16, 2022
Answer: Binder after tummy tuck There is no consensus on the benefits of compression after a tummy tuck. Therefore there are no specific guidelines on the tightness of the compression. My personal recommendations are for gentle compression such that the binder is comfortable.
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September 11, 2017
Answer: How tight should binder be? Hi Lucy,I prefer that the binder is on firmly to support your abdomen and give you gentle/moderate compression. In my opinion the binder is more useful for support during ambulation rather than reducing swelling significantly. Have a good recovery.
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September 11, 2017
Answer: How tight should binder be? Hi Lucy,I prefer that the binder is on firmly to support your abdomen and give you gentle/moderate compression. In my opinion the binder is more useful for support during ambulation rather than reducing swelling significantly. Have a good recovery.
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September 10, 2017
Answer: How tight should binder be? Thank you for your question. You should discuss this with your surgeon. I think that compression garments should provide solid support and be restrictive without being uncomfortable. But your surgeon may have a different opinion.Good luck!
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September 10, 2017
Answer: How tight should binder be? Thank you for your question. You should discuss this with your surgeon. I think that compression garments should provide solid support and be restrictive without being uncomfortable. But your surgeon may have a different opinion.Good luck!
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