![]() ![]() Gauze squares are helpful to pad around the drain and sometimes pad between the binder and the pelvic “hip” bones. In my practice, I use a “no maintenance” dressing at the completion of the tummy tuck surgery, however, it always helps to have either 4×4 gauze or maxi pads around. In these cases, Spanks or Squeem with a hole cut out on the side for the drain can be very helpful. ![]() This is in part because I place my incision very low. For very curvy women, the abdominal binder may consistently want to ride up no matter how much its pulled down. #9: Spanks:Ĭompression shorts such a Spanks or Squeem can be worn early after a tummy tuck but a hole needs to be made on the side to let the drain come through. Although not 100% necessary, it may help take some of the pressure of the back initially. A walker or a cane may be helpful for some. Doing so, however, may result in some temporary back strain. ![]() Tightening of the abdominal muscles also creates some discomfort when completely upright therefore staying slightly bent at the waist is more comfortable during the first week and takes pressure of the incision. #10: Walker/cane:Ī tummy tuck naturally puts tension on the horizontal closure. We are always looking for ideas to provide our patients a better tummy tuck experience. I encourage anyone who reads this list and has advice of their own to comment below.
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