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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.
Very good question! I would recommend working with a doctor that does have some weight criteria for selecting you as a patient. Doctors that use weight restrictions are watching out for there patients safety. The is well published medical data showing that patients who...
A standard part of a tummy tuck is to tighten the stomach wall muscles by suturing them closer together. Initially all of the strength of this repair comes from the sutures alone. As healing progresses, additional strength of the repair comes from the healing process and the scar tissue that...
You can get pregnant following a TT. The Pregnancy should not be affected by the repair but the repair might get affected by the pregnancy.
