When Can I Expect to Get Back in my Clothes After Tummy Tuck?

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Douglas L. Gervais, MD · Answer

All patients in our practice go home in their own clothing after a tummy tuck. They are  loose fitting and comfortable however. What I think you are asking is "When can I wear newer, smaller sizes?" We have our patients dress in loose clothes for 2-3 weeks after the surgery. This is because the are wearing compression garments usually with pads. At 2-3 weeks we have them switch to panty girdles or spanx. At about 3-4 weeks most swelling has subsided and compression garments and pads are gone. This is when the "new you" is starting to show!! Good luck.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

You should be wearing a compression garment for about 6 weeks which will add bulk. For the first 2 weeks you want to wear comfortable loose clothing, after that you should be able to get into your regular clothes, however everyone heals differently and swelling can take several weeks to subside. Good luck.

John J. Corey, MD · Answer

Most of my patients start slimming back down after about 3-4 weeks...they look different before that but the old clothes seem tight still...That is pretty normal...

Richard H. Lee, MD · Answer

The first 2 weeks after a tummy tuck is so very important to getting a good result.  You basically need to be at home in a stress free environment and allow your body to recover properly so that you can get back to your everyday life as soon as possible.  Patients who typically try to "rush" their recovery end up just prolonging it because the body heals at a certain pace.  

	 

	I would recommend that you plan to wear comfortable and loose clothing for 2-3 weeks after a tummy tuck.  But watch out! When you put on your attractive clothes at the end of this period, you are going to look great and fit your clothes great!

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

Most patients can wear their clothing after about 3 to 4 weeks. Swelling takes several months to completely go away. Keep in mind every patient is different.

When Can I Expect to Get Back in my Clothes After Tummy Tuck?

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Answer: You should plan on wearing comfortable loose clothing for 2-3 weeks after a tummy tuck

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When Can I Expect to Get Back in my Clothes After Tummy Tuck?

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Answer: You should plan on wearing comfortable loose clothing for 2-3 weeks after a tummy tuck

Answer: You should plan on wearing comfortable loose clothing for 2-3 weeks after a tummy tuck

Answer: Wearing your clothes after a Tummy Tuck

Answer: Wearing your clothes after a Tummy Tuck

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