I'm about one month out from a full abdominoplasty w/ liposuction on my flanks and tummy. At first I healed extremely well and my swelling was going down progressively. Then I got a virus. I probably also ate too much salt as well and took meds like Benadryl. Then I swelled up ...even my eyelids....I was really retaining water.
I've been able to get most of the swelling under some control, but I still have a thick swollen patch right above my incision. I'm doing some exercise and self massage. My doc is out of town for the next few weeks. I'm considering doing a detox body wrap. Is there any harm in this?
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Thank you for asking about the timeline for resuming running after undergoing a tummy tuck and liposuction. This is indeed a common and important question for patients looking to safely return to their fitness routines post-surgery.
In the initial days following your procedure, around 5 to 7...
Thank you for reaching out with your question about experiencing pain from rectus muscle repair following a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). It's not uncommon to feel discomfort or pain related to the sutures used in the procedure.
During a tummy tuck, an incision is made in the abdomen, and the...
I like the patients to refrain from all exercise for 2 months after surgery, and not to exercise their core for 6 months. I just don't think there is any benefit.
