Thermacare Heatwraps after Tummy Tuck

Please exercise caution when using hot or cold compresses on the tummy tuck skin because it is normal to have diminished sensation in this area and it is very easy to sustain a thermal injury (burn). The area below your belly button has the least amount of sensation.

After a tummy tuck the skin located below the belly button is usually numb, making it difficult to protect the area from excess heat or cold. I would not recommend using heat or cold to the area as you could burn yourself without knowing it.

Given that you will be numb in that area, you can easily injure/burn yourself accidentally.  I do not recommend heat wraps or cold compresses after surgery.  Please talk to your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendations

I believe this to be quite risky. The skin is numb and therefore there is no warning of impending burns. I have had patients fall asleep with heating pads who develop burns leading to scars. Please avoid this treatment.

I don't recommend any type of heat packs or ice pack after a tummy tuck.  The skin is numb and I have seen patients get second degree burns as a result of a heating pad.