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There is no evidence that massages help improve tummy tuck results. However, if you have significant swelling that is not improving, ask your surgeon if lymphatic massage is appropriate for you.
Yes but it's not as important as after liposuction. Find out from your PS what's the preference in his/her practice.
It is not mandatory to have massages after a tummy tuck. However, I usually recommend that patients (on their own) massage the area of a tummy tuck or liposuction, once they have adequately healed. The massage can help stimulate lymphatic flow and break up areas of scarring or fluid accumulation. There is no specific number of massages but it won't hurt to massage the area once a day for the first 6 weeks following the procedure. Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.
It is not necessary to have massages following Tummy Tuck Surgery. Wearing compression garments will be more important in the healing process.
I would definitely talk to a plastic surgeon who can talk to you about the risks and benefits of doing surgery at different weight classes. You can calculate your body mass index easily online. Typically a body mass index of less than 30 is desirable for cosmetic surgery. To help my patients get...
This largely depends on how extensive your procedure was. Always best to check with your plastic surgeon for the best advice. I generally allow most of my tt patients to have sex after six weeks with the woman in the top position so she is in control to make it less likely for an injury to occur...
In patients who are having a tummy tuck procedure and have previously undergone a C-section, the goal would be to place the new scar at or below the position / level where that original C-section scar was located. The exact position depends upon how high the original C-section scar was located....
Most people do great after a tummy tuck. A combination of analgesic medications can keep you comfortable. Typically the first couple days you may be moving a bit slow, but won't be in awful discomfort. After that you will quickly bounce back. By a week you will be good and by two...
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