Just wondering if the pressure from the compression garment or binder can cause a seperation or split in the midline of your abs like pregnancy or weight gain
December 16, 2015
Answer: Binder questions The abdominal binder can be very helpful for swelling and discomfort after a tummy tuck. It is unlikely that it would be so tight as to cause any damage. The key to the binder is wearing it snug not overly tight. If it is hard to breathe or move it is probably too tight. I tell patients they should be able to slide a few fingers between the binder and the skin without difficulty. The muscle repairs are pretty durable and it's unlikely you would do anything to break the sutures
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Binder questions The abdominal binder can be very helpful for swelling and discomfort after a tummy tuck. It is unlikely that it would be so tight as to cause any damage. The key to the binder is wearing it snug not overly tight. If it is hard to breathe or move it is probably too tight. I tell patients they should be able to slide a few fingers between the binder and the skin without difficulty. The muscle repairs are pretty durable and it's unlikely you would do anything to break the sutures
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck and binders Thanks for this question.There are many good reasons to wear a binder after a tummy tuck. One of the main reasons is to protect the diastasis repair. I can't think of a way in which wearing the binder would cause a diastasis rectus to occur or get worse.
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck and binders Thanks for this question.There are many good reasons to wear a binder after a tummy tuck. One of the main reasons is to protect the diastasis repair. I can't think of a way in which wearing the binder would cause a diastasis rectus to occur or get worse.
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