#TUMMY TUCK RECOVERY ITEMS SKIN#
These are useful in preventing skin irritation, but most importantly they are used to prevent indents that may be caused from constant pressure of binder or Faja. We provide you with 3 packages, which should be sufficient to absorb all of the fluid we expect to drain out.
This article contains 13 tummy tuck recovery supplies to help you get started. These absorbent pads help to absorb the leaking fluid. Since tummy tuck is a major surgery that involves complex procedures to perform, some of these supplies have to be recommended by the surgeon to avoid buying the wrong items. This fluid is very watery, red and may look like bleeding, but is absolutely normal. This should be used once the incision is well healed (usually 2-3 weeks after surgery) for a minimum of 3 months, or at the discretion of your physician.įirst 24-48 hours after surgery (especially when liposuction is performed), expect to have copious amounts of drainage. Scar care effective in promoting normal healing, and to lower the risk of abnormal scar formation. Arnica Gel can be used in any are but incision sites, or where the integrity of the skin has been compromised. This has been shown anecdotally, to reduce pain, bruising, and swelling. It will give support for both abdominal muscles, as well as your back. 3 - Reduces tension on incision line, decreasing risk of abnormal scarring. Fluid collects in space, therefore, wearing a snug abdominal binder will largely reduce the possibility of collection. 1 - protection of muscle 2 - Seroma (fluid collection) prevention.
There are many reasons to be diligent in wearing this. This compression binder is a very important part of the surgery, and critical to the best outcome. You will wake up in the recovery room with your abdominal binder on. These items will ensure you get the flattest tummy that is both physically strong and cosmetically beautiful. Keeping tension off the incision, is your responsibility. Equally important is minimizing risk of abnormal scarring. Your surgeon will bring your rectus muscle together for you, and wearing your post-operative garments, and following your physician’s protocols, will allow them to heal, properly and quickly so you can return to your normal activities, at 6 weeks.
0 kommentar(er)
