After Tummy Tuck

After Tummy Tuck surgery the patient will need special care, but If you are able to maintain your weight, and have already had kids a tummy tuck is the procedure that will help you have a flatter stomach and a tighter abs that will be a long-term decision.

When Will I Be Returning Home After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

After the tummy tuck procedure the patient will come out of the room and will be placed in their own hospital room. However, different doctors operate in different ways and the patients may be able to return home that day.

In some cases, especially if the patient has had other procedures performed at the same time, the tummy tuck surgeon may request a few days of hospital rest.

It is important to ask your physician before the surgery if you will be spending a night in the hospital or if you are able to return home. It is important to remember there will be scarring after the tummy tuck procedure.

It is important to have someone help you especially the first days after tummy tuck surgery since your mobility will be restricted. Simple task such as driving may become difficult immediately after tummy tuck surgery. If you have small children it is highly recommended that you have someone help you take care of them.

As the days go by after tummy tuck surgery, you will start to feel better and your mobility will increase. It will only take a few weeks after tummy tuck surgery to be completely back to normal.

Draining The Excessive Build Up After Tummy Tuck Surgery

The patient will be taken to another room or will be sent home. When coming out of the procedure the doctor will have put two draining tubes on the patient’s hips. The draining tubes help the body get rid of fluids that can build up after the tummy tuck procedure. The draining tubes will be removed as little as two days after surgery or up to two weeks after the procedure.

To Help Cope With The Pain After Tummy Tuck Surgery

After having the tummy tuck procedure patients may feel pain. Doctors are able to put in pain pumps in the stomach. This works by delivering the pain medication internally to treat the areas after recovering from the tummy tuck procedure. Surgeons may also use preemptive analgesia in the operating room which will block selective nerves that contribute to the pain of the tummy tuck. This helps so that there is more comfort immediately after the surgery.

Timeline Of Healing After Tummy Tuck Procedure

Depending on the extent of the surgery each patient will have different time lines of healing after tummy tuck surgery.

A week after the tummy tuck procedure patients will feel discomfort and may have trouble standing upright. Even though there may be discomfort it is important for patients to walk around to help prevent any blood clots forming in the legs.

Commonly, two weeks after the tummy tuck procedure patients will see changes. At this point patients will most likely be returning back to work, if their work is physical lab they will have to consult with their doctors. The healing process depends on each client. But, at this point the bandages may still be on but the patient is changing them on a daily basis and returning to normal life.

One month after the tummy tuck procedure patients are able to see the results and will be able to move into regular everyday clothes. The bandages will be off, or some patients may have light bandages around the incision just to help from any leaking.

Patients will most likely be fully recovered 6 to 8 weeks after the tummy tuck procedure.

Tummy Tuck: A forever solution

After having the tummy tuck procedure your stomach will be flatter and tighter and can last forever. But if you lose or gain weight to fast this can offset the procedure and also having another child will definitely offset the tummy tuck procedure. Ask your Tummy tuck surgeon any additional questions that you may have about this procedure.

Your tummy tuck surgeon may suggest a diet and exercise plan for you to follow after you recover from your tummy tuck. Following your surgeon's orders will help ensure not only a fast and smooth recovery, but also it will help you achieve better results after your tummy tuck surgery.

Follow Up Consultations After Tummy Tuck Surgery

After your tummy tuck surgery will surgeon will inform you about follow up consultations. Your tummy tick surgeon will then assess your evolution and general medical condition after tummy tuck surgery. During this follow up consultation you may ask your surgeon any question that you may have about your case. Please keep in mind that it is extremely important to contact your tummy tuck surgeon in case that you present sudden high fever, severe pain, extreme swelling in any area after tummy tuck surgery since these may be indications or infections or medical complications.

After Tummy Tuck Considerations

In most cases, tummy tuck recovery is smooth and present no problems for most people. However, refrain for extraneous exercise until advised by your surgeon. Patient should also avoid lifting more than five pounds after tummy tuck or any other kind of surgery unless advised by their surgeon to do so.

You can also as your tummy tuck surgeon about complimentary treatments that will help you heal faster and get better results after your tummy tuck.

In some cases the doctor may prescribe or recommend additional therapies to help the liquid drainage faster such as massages and ultrasound therapy to help with the swelling. Additional treatments such as Thermage may help give the skin a tighter appearance after tummy tuck surgery.

Pregnancy After Tummy Tuck

In very few cases a patient would need a revision after tummy tuck surgery. One particular case where the procedure might need to be completely redone is in the case of pregnancy after tummy tuck surgery. If you are planning on getting pregnant or have gotten pregnant after tummy tuck surgery, please contact your tummy tuck surgeon. He or she will be able to better explain how pregnancy can affect your tummy tuck in detail.