Ultrasound Therapy After Tummy Tuck?

Regarding:  "Ultrasound Therapy After Tummy Tuck?
I am nearly 3 weeks post tummy tuck with lipo. I am thrilled with my results, but the tightness from swelling is bothering me. I went back to work yesterday and although I'm on light duty and am able to sit often I ended up very swollen by the end of the day. I am still wearing my binder but my belly feels just as tight with it on as it is off. I've used ultrasound therapy in the past for muscle pain. Will it help with the healing process and help to reduce my swelling?"

Congratulation! The worst is over and the swelling you are experiencing will get better with time. Some of it is brought about by sitting and creating a crease across the tummy. This must be avoided by taking care to stand up at least every 45 minutes and walk around the room for 10-15 minutes as well as avoiding tight compression garments which tend to form constricting rolls.

While ultrasound has been beneficial with bone and ligamentous injuries, I would NOT use it with Tummy Tucks because your feeling is impaired and as a result you have a higher chance for burns. Instead, I think you could do MUCH better by having lymphatic massage a few times a week to reduce swelling.

Good Luck.

Dr. Peter Aldea