Gentle walking, as soon as you’re able, will help the body to heal and will minimize post-surgical complications. We recommend a lot of rest during these critical first few days of healing. It may be difficult to stand up straight due to the tightness of the abdominal muscles. Patients report that the abdomen feels tight and tender. The First Couple Days- This is the most difficult part of tummy tuck recovery.Recovery timelines vary, depending on how quickly your body heals and how extensive the procedure is. The body heals quickly after a tummy tuck, and most patients are back to most regular activities in under two weeks.
Patients are monitored for a short time in our recovery area until they are stable and ready to return home. Finally, a compression garment is placed over the abdomen and recovery begins. This allows for fluid drainage during the recovery process. Sajjadian closes incisions, he’ll carefully place drains as needed. If you have a c-section scar, we can often remove it during the tummy tuck procedure.Īs Dr. Sajjadian also removes excess skin, and many of the lower abdominal stretch marks too. Liposuction is used to sculpt the tummy, removing unwanted fat from the area. The muscles are sutured together, creating an internal girdle that helps to hold the tummy tight. Sajjadian tightens the abdominal muscles and repairs any muscle separation (diastasis recti). This is an outpatient procedure and is performed at a local surgery center under general anesthesia. Our tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is designed to combat those stubborn tummy troubles that aren’t easily remedied through diet and exercise.
Many of our tummy tuck patients have worked hard to achieve a flat, tight abdomen, but despite their best efforts, still struggle with an unwanted abdominal bulge. At first, crunches and a healthy diet were enough to keep that tummy at its best, but as time marches on, the appearance and physique of the tummy often begin to decline. Maybe a few extra pounds snuck onto the waistline. Pregnancy stretched out the abdominal muscles and loosened the skin.
Compression Garment:A compression garment greatly aids in healing and helping patients achieve their desired body contour.Typically, these can be removed and the wound cleaned every other day after the abdominoplasty. Bandages:It is important to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon when it comes to replacing your bandages.In most cases, it can be removed within 3-7 days. This drain directs excess fluid away from the incision and out of the body. Drains:Most patients will require the use of a drain for the first few days after this plastic surgery procedure.Side Effects:You will experience some pain, bruising, swelling and tightness in your abdominal area during the first 7 days.Diet: Patients should maintain a diet that is low in sodium for the first week after an abdominoplasty to reduce swelling.