I am going to be having tummy tuck and breast augmentation next month. Wondering how best to prevent openings from occurring?

Thank you for your question.
With surgeries such as a breast augmentation or abdominoplasty, your surgeon will place multiple layers of sutures to ensure that the incisions will heal properly. While there is always a small chance of the incisions opening, post-operative care such as wearing the proper post-operative garments, staying away from nicotine products, and not heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling will help give your body the best chances at healing. You can begin to use scar care products such as tape and cream once your incisions are full healed. I recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon for their preferences on scar care and post-operative care.

Thank you for your question regarding preventing "openings" after surgery. First of all, congratulations on your upcoming procedures! That is so exciting!

In my practice, I reinforce all incisions with either a surgical glue or steri strips.

For specific questions like this and about your recovery in general, it is best to speak directly with your doctor or doctor’s representative – such as his or her nurse, or the physician on call for the practice.

You will likely get many differing opinions from members of the RealSelf Community, but they have not personally seen or examined you. Nobody should know you or your unique set of circumstances better than your doctor.

Best wishes!