Tummy Tuck in Long Beach: Recovery

Following a tummy tuck in Long Beach, a patient should prepare to rest for one week. Patients with jobs that do not require physical labor may return to work one to two weeks after surgery. Many patients will feel strong enough to resume activities early, but we encourage patients to minimize unnecessary motion for the first few weeks following surgery. Vigorous exercise should be avoided for six weeks following surgery to ensure a successful tummy tuck recovery.

Long Beach Tummy Tucks Restrictions

An elastic compression garment can be worn under clothing for several weeks. The abdominal skin and muscles will be tighter, and the patient is encouraged to minimize tension on the incision. This can be done by temporarily keeping the hips flexed while in bed and by slouching while standing. The skin will relax gradually over the first week so the patient will again comfortably be able to stand upright.

Post-Surgery Drains

Drains may be used to evacuate fluid that is produced under the skin after Long Beach tummy tucks; they are generally removed the week after your tummy tuck surgery. This allows the skin and superficial tissues to adhere again to the underlying muscle and fibrous tissue. Patients who minimize activity in the weeks following surgery are frequently able to remove their drains sooner.

Sutures

Most of the sutures that are used to close the incisions are absorbable and do not require removal. The new incision usually appears slightly red in the months following surgery.

Scarring

As the healing progresses and the scar matures, the incision typically fades to a paler color. Improvement in the scar can be expected for up to two years following surgery. The location of the incision is placed so that it is low enough to be concealed by a bathing suit.

Learn More

If you have any more questions about Long Beach tummy tucks and recovery please request a consultation. You can save up to $150 on your consultation when you request online and schedule during one of the convenient times our board-certified plastic surgeons have set aside exclusively for Web visitors. You can also call Marina Plastic Surgery Associates at (877) 298-9915. Board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Grant Stevens and Dr. David Stoker have performed many tummy tuck surgeries and are world renowned plastic surgeons.

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