I am a competitive body builder and am doing the tummy tuck because of excess skin. I am coming off of a 2 year break so I am still trying to drop some more weight. My biggest worry is weight gain post-op. Are there certain exercises I can do now (core work, lower back exercises, etc.) that may help with a faster and better recovery? I have a pretty strong core and overall physique so I am hoping that me being so physically built pre-surgery will allow me to heal a little better. Yes? No?
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You may have visible stitches for a number of months after a tummy tuck and most of the time these blend in and go away. It depends on what was done and it is best to visit with your surgeon to learn why you still have stitch visibility. Treatment for this can usually be helped with...
Baby aspirins, most non steroidal anti-inflammatories, and vitamin E all increase the chance of bleeding during surgery, and therefore should be stopped 10-14 days prior to any elective surgery.
Obviously, each plastic surgeon has his or her own protocol and therefore I strongly...
Thank you for your question which is pertinent to many patients before many types of surgery. First, and foremost, discuss it with your surgeon. Prevention of constipation, which can be caused or aggravated by narcotic pain medicine, is a wise idea which is often recommended....
