Walking: Expect to spend plenty of time resting the first few days after your tummy tuck, with the exception of walking around the house to maintain healthy circulation.Do not soak in a bathtub, pool, or hot tub until your incisions heal or your surgeon says it’s okay. You can resume a daily shower two days after surgery. You may be most comfortable wearing loose-fitting pants, such as drawstring pajama pants or dresses. Initially, you will want to avoid clothing that digs into your waist. You can stop wearing it shortly after your drains are removed around one to two weeks after surgery. You should always wear your compression garment except when showering or washing it. You will also wear a compression garment around your abdomen to prevent fluid buildup and to support you while you heal. What to WearĪfter your tummy tuck procedure, you will have a light bandage over your incisions (cuts). You will be able to start scar massage and use scar tapes or creams to minimize the appearance of your scar at least three weeks after surgery. Your drains will remain in place until we remove them in a follow-up visit around one to two weeks after surgery.
TUMMY TUCK RECOVERY PROCESS HOW TO
We will show you how to do this before you leave the hospital. You will need to empty your drains several times a day. During your tummy tuck, we will place small drainage tubes near your incision to stop fluid from building up in that area while you heal.
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