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Back massage after tummy tuck, is it safe? 6 days post op.

I had a full tummy tuck 6 days ago. I am feeling pretty good except my back is killing me from sitting and laying down so much. Would it be

Very uncomfortable compression garment.

Ill obviously call my own surgeon to get her advice but my question is how to deal with a very uncomfortable compression garment. Its

Is this right side pain 6 months after tummy tuck normal?

I had an extended tummy tuck in May 2022, so Im right around the six month mark and Ive been having pain on the right side where the

I had a full tummy tuck w/ umbilical and MR 5.5 weeks ago. Uneven swelling on my full left and a blunging look. Normal? (photos)

Does it look normal or muscle repair lopsided? I have been wearing my garments 24x7, massaging, being careful but the more I heal the more

In need second opinion for wearing compression garment (Photo)

25 days p/o of TT. Drain removed 3 days ago and now developing fluid buildup. Aspiration done today and only 10cc's were removed surgeon

Post-Op Compression Guideline Differences with Abdominoplasty

The more reading I do of physician sites and reviews, the more I've noticed that there are major differences in compression guidelines

Should I feel uncomfortable without the compression garment?

Im about 4 months post-op from my extensive tummy tuck. Ive been wearing a medical grade bodysuit as compression since about 5 weeks

Lower belly protruding after tummy tuck Is this my final result? (photo)

Im 5 months post-op from a tummy tuck and lipo 360. In the past few weeks, Ive noticed my lower belly protuding out and not completely

I am in a compression garment and I am miserable in this garment. Any suggestions to ease my comfort during recovery?

I had surgery on Monday ( tummy tuck and lipo) and today is Saturday. I thought I would feel much better by now. Still very swollen, and my