After my TT w/lipo surgery, I've lost 20 lbs. My tummy is nice and flat but I have some love handles on my hips and some rolls under my bra. My PS suggested getting a belt lipectomy to remove the excess skin. The rolls are not fat - just loose skin. My questions are: will I be able to sleep on my back after the lipectomy or do I have to sleep on my stomach? Also, will I be able to sit? And, do I still need to wear a compression garment after the surgery?
January 14, 2016
Answer: Sleeping after body lift Most patients who have an excision of skin and fat of the back have the incision extended around to the front for a tummy tuck. Most of my patients who have this are most comfortable the first few nights sleeping in a recliner. Then sleeping in bed on their sides. It is actually okay to sleep on your back but may not be as comfortable. Discuss your specific situation with your surgeon. Good luck.
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Sleeping after body lift Most patients who have an excision of skin and fat of the back have the incision extended around to the front for a tummy tuck. Most of my patients who have this are most comfortable the first few nights sleeping in a recliner. Then sleeping in bed on their sides. It is actually okay to sleep on your back but may not be as comfortable. Discuss your specific situation with your surgeon. Good luck.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Can I sit or lay on my back after a lipectomy? Thank you for your question. After a belt lipectomy, and any direct skin excision from the back you would still be able to sleep on your back and be able to sit. As far as compression garment use this is usually physician specific based on their preferences, but in my practice patients do receive a garment. Hope this helps.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Can I sit or lay on my back after a lipectomy? Thank you for your question. After a belt lipectomy, and any direct skin excision from the back you would still be able to sleep on your back and be able to sit. As far as compression garment use this is usually physician specific based on their preferences, but in my practice patients do receive a garment. Hope this helps.
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