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9 weeks post-op mini Tummy Tuck & Lipo to abdomen/ flanks, do I still have a lot of swelling or am I gaining weight back?(photo)

I am bigger now than I was at 4 weeks post-op. I wear the compression wrap during workouts and it leaves indents around my abdomen and

Lipo compression garment and lower back pain - is this normal?

Hello. I had a mini tummy tuck and Vader lipo around 5 days ago. I am recovering well. I am seeing my surgeon again next week to have the

How long is normal to wear the binder after mini tummy tuck with muscle repair surgery?

I had my 1 month post op visit and my PS said I could stop wearing my binder. I've been wearing it 24/7 since my surgery. I keep reading 6

Is it okay to take off compression garment while eating?

I wear my compression garment all day & night but it gets super uncomfortable after eating ( feels tighter of course) So is it okay

Can I take my binder off sometimes for small periods to relax a bit? Or do I have to keep it on 24 hours a day I

I had a mini abdominal plaster with liposuction the flanks. Back and abdomen. No muscle repair needed.

How long after full lipo and mini tuck do I have to wait to wear jeans? What is the best garment to wear?

I was told to wait at least 1 month I wear jeans to avoid creasing? Also what garment are the most comfortable? The ones provided to

Mini Tummy Tuck Swelling: Will it go Down?

Hello I had a tummy tuck done on May 16th. The first timeI took off the compression garment was 5 days post-op. I was really disappointed

Is it normal to stitch skin to muscle wall, so that it starts to adhere to it?

I am also wearing a very tight garment, and wondering if this is helping me or making the indentions worse? I feel like there are dents and

Compression Garment Vs. Binder

I am one week post mini-tummy tuck and very happy, but the compression garments they gave me go from my knees to my chest. They told me