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Recovering from Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
If you have had a complete Tummy Tuck in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, you will remain in bed until the next morning. You will have a urinary catheter placed during your procedure while you are asleep; it will remain until the following morning. If you have had a limited or mini-Abdominoplasty, you will not have a urinary catheter. You can expect some pain in the incision, but this is alleviated with medication and gradually subsides as you begin to walk and move about. You will receive specific instructions to follow during your recovery including rest and sleeping positions, bathing and showering techniques, and exercises you can perform at home in Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Tummy Tuck patients must not smoke for at least two weeks after surgery in order to help the healing process. Swelling of the abdomen is normal following your Tummy Tuck. During the first week, your clothes may fit you more tightly and you may weigh more than before. Your stitches are painlessly removed seven days after your cosmetic plastic surgery. Miami and Fort Lauderdale abdominoplasty patients generally find that swelling subsides starting the second week after their Tummy Tuck, but some lower abdominal fullness persists. You may expect to see about 50% of your total contour improvement at two weeks and about 75% at one month. It usually takes an additional two weeks for the last of the swelling to recede. Occasionally, individuals may see continued improvement up to six months after a Tummy Tuck, but changes beyond three months are usually subtle. You will be happiest with your Tummy Tuck if you understand that it will take several months for the appearance of your ideal new look. Click here to request a coupon good for a Free Tummy Tuck Consultation and a chance to discuss your desired outcome with our surgeons in Miami or Fort Lauderdale. |
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