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Wound from binder? I am 5 days post op. I had a full tummy tuck, no lipo. (Photos)

I still have drains and PS told me to wear my binder most of the time. The binder has two seams, which have been leaving marks on my skin.

Does a tummy tuck not work for some people? I am 11 weeks post op from a full TT and muscle repair. (Photos)

At 6 weeks I looked pretty flat coming out of my binder, but am increasing in a below navel bulge weekly. My doctor told me to wear my

Hospital binder vs waist trainer. Does it matter? (Photo)

I plan to ask my surgeon at my 2 week follow up (I am currently 10 days post op fleur de lis and healing well) but am curious of the

3 weeks post TT and lipo. Is it safe to remove drains at 25cc per day on each side?

I still have my drains and have been 25cc on each side for the past 10 days. Is it safe to have them removed? I'm still wearing my garmet

Is there not a compression garment option for people with latex/rubber allergies/skin sensitivities?

Help! I need hypoallergenic, latex/rubber free compression binder/suit post tummy tuck.I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck, lipo, and fat transfer

Is it not necessary to wear a binder after a tummy tuck?

I recently had a tummy tuck along with liposuction to flanks hips and back. I follow a lot of Plastic Surgeons on various social media

No belly button after tummy tuck. Help. What do I do? (Photo)

The swelling after my TT & lipo made it appear like I had a belly button, but I do not. Did he forget? I have a lump beside my fake

Today is the first time I got to shower from having a full TT 6 days ago. Blood pressure drop after taking off binder?

After I took it off went in the shower and came out I felt light headed and dizzy like I was going to pass out ( I didn't have a hot shower

When can I swim after tummy tuck? I'm 2 weeks today!

With it bing summer Id like to swim but Im scared of infection I dont swim in lakes or ponds so wondering if pool time is ok ! Still

4 weeks into tummy tuck, new vertical mark / scar - what is it?

I am 4 weeks after my tummy tuck and I have seen some great results so far. However, I just took the binder off today to reveal a vertical