Still wearing spanx tank top during the day and binder at night one year after when TT!

Question

My PS says I hold the record. I feel like my stomach isn't as flat as I was expecting, so every time I get out of my Spanx in the evening (I feel a roundness in the upper rib area), so I put the binder on, and then sleep in it. But my husband's getting a little sick of it at night time. It's definitely not sexy! Please help me get away from the binder. I'm afraid I'm going to wake up in the morning and be extra round. I've never gone throughout the day without a spanx tank top on either.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for this question. I suggest you wean off and stop using it every other night. Then you can start doing it during the day for a slow wean. You can also go into a spanx garment and gently get out of the garment. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry but without understanding the particulars of your case it is hard to advise.  Please discuss with your surgeon about the possible reasons for your swelling.

Matthias Solomon, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear about your problem. At one year all the swelling should have resolved and in my opinion there is no use wearing compression garments. Without a photo it is hard to tell, but your problem is commonly due to inadequate liposuction/and or muscle tightening performed to the upper abdomen. In the traditional way of doing tummy tucks, a lot of tissue release happens and this decreases blood flow; aggressive liposuction to the upper abdomen further reduces blood flow and there is risk of losing skin. Hence, upper abdominal liposuction is not performed by most surgeons. I do my tummy tucks very differently and this technique preserves blood flow; hence, I routinely do upper abdominal liposuction as well in all patients.  A photo will be very helpful!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.
  
Without pictures, difficult to comment.
I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time. He/she can perhaps recommend a different type of garment for you.
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
  
Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.
  
Best of luck!
  
Dr. Schwartz
  
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
  
#RealSelf100Surgeon

Mehdi K. Mazaheri, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately without pictures or examining you it's impossible to give you any answers. I can tell you it is not usual to have to wear spandex this far out from surgery. You may want to get another opinion from an experienced Board certified Plastic Surgeon in your area. Good luck. DrMaz

Thomas Trey Sands, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is very common for patients to feel more secure with their garment and to have a had time coming out of it. We usually transition our patients into the lighter compression spanx at around 6 weeks. This can be found at Dillard's for around $40 and patients really seem to like it as a transitional garment. Once you are in that garment for a while it should get a little easier to stop all together.

Still wearing spanx tank top during the day and binder at night one year after when TT!

Answers (6)

More Tummy Tuck Questions

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS

Answers (6)

More Tummy Tuck Questions

6 weeks post tummy tuck burning sensitive skin along the scar, in particular, the bulging area is shown in the picture. (Photo)

Is it normal to be very swollen, 6 weeks after tummy tuck and lipo?

How soon after a BBL can I get a TT?

I am a type 1 diabetic (insulin dependent) and am interested in getting a tummy tuck and lipo.

What can be done to relieve pain and itching on the vaginal area from Tummy Tuck?

WE SEND PRETTY EMAILS

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS