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Thank you very much for this interesting question. The best position to recovery after tummy tuck is when you laying down you most be 45 degree angle. When sitting down use the boppy pillow to avoid the butt get flat. Bend from for back and from your knees, "as an old lady" when you walk and when you lay down.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
Thank you for your question. As the other physicians mentioned, it is best to ask your plastic surgeon what he/she recommends first. In my practice, I recommend laying on your back with hips slightly flexed (I.e. knees closer to your chest) in your initial postoperative period to take tension off the waistline incision. You can then gradually allow more extension at the waist (i.e. knees coming down) as pain permits. Pillows or other accessories that facilitate this positioning can be useful.Good luck.Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPHHarvard-trained BoardCertified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
Thank you so much for your question. After a tummy tuck it is usually recommended that you sleep on your back or propped on your side with a pillow. As always, it is best to discuss the protocol with a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Dear HLADYTEE,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
In general, for the procedures you are describing, you will likely be on your back for a few days in a flexed position, meaning bent at the waist. Your tummy will be tight initially, and this position will keep you most comfortable. Side sleeping may be possible, but you should discuss this with your surgeon as we all have different routines after surgery.
It’s difficult to say how weight loss after your surgery will affect your results. Weight loss can leave you with loose skin, and so this may happen to you. However, depending on your current size and skin quality, 10lbs may not be a significant amount of weight for you to lose, so it may not i...
Thanks for your question. I recommend that patients clean their umbilicus, or belly button, using hydrogen peroxide, it works well to loosen dried blood and drainage, which if left in place can contribute to inflammation in that area.
Thank you for your question.When showering after a tummy tuck it is very important to follow the specific directions of your physician. After a tummy tuck your wound is fresh so a dry environment will help it heal faster. You don’t want to shower because it usually causes bacteria from brea...