Tummy tuck aftercare is strongly dependent on the type of surgery.
After liposuction is almost always satisfactory condition and the pain is very minor. Most often, the patient remains in the hospital until the morning mostly not because of the pain, but because of the fact that from the puncture site is allocated fluid and it can cause anxiety of the patient and the people around him. By morning the liquid always stops flowing and the patient turns out at home. Terms of disability depends on the amount of removed fat , the nature of work and overall health. On average, they range from 2 to 5 days. Within 3-4 weeks we recommend wearing a compression garment. The final result can be seen after 3 months.
After a partial tummy tuck with liposuction condition is also satisfactory, although the pain a little more than in pure liposuction. You discharged home the next day after control ligation and removal of drains. Terms of disability on average from 3 to 7 days. Sutures are removed at 7-10 days. Within 3 weeks you must wear a compression garment. The final result can be seen after 3 months.
Abdominoplasty combined with liposuction surgery is more serious than the previous kinds of surgery on the abdominal wall. In the first 24 hours is usually necessary to take painkillers – analgesics.
Many patients remain in the hospital for two days after surgery. After 1-2 days after tummy tuck pain is usually pretty quickly reduced, and a little discomfort is felt mostly only when moving. Pain and tension, after tummy tuck, as in the skin and muscles are amplified when coughing or using the toilet, so it is advisable to eat food that gives a soft stool. During the first three weeks after surgery tummy tuck is advisable to wear a compression garment – a bandage or elastic waist.
With regard to physical activity, you can get up and move on the next day after surgery, and it is recommended to refrain from physical activity for at least 3-4 weeks after surgery.
In the late period after tummy tuck the patients usually experience numbness of the skin below the navel, which usually goes away within 3-6 months. After the restoration of the sensitivity of a small strip of skin, just above the scar, may remain with reduced sensitivity, which, however, rarely bothers patients. It is desirable that the first six months after tummy tuck avoid being insolated on scar, for this it is desirable to seal the plaster or cover by sunscreen with a high protection factor. Some time after the surgery, the stomach may be somewhat swollen. The final result of tummy tuck – is flat and beautiful belly – usually can be assessed 3-4 months after surgery.