When Can I Go Back to Work After an Abdominoplasty?
When Can I Go Back to Work After an Abdominoplasty? The decision to undergo abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) involves careful consideration and planning. While the physical transformation is a significant aspect of the surgical procedure, most patients contemplate its impact on their daily lives, like work commitment. Ideally, most patients allocate…
What Is the Proper Tummy Tuck Aftercare?
What Is the Proper Tummy Tuck Aftercare? The ideal aftercare consists of protecting the wound, eating healthy, limiting sun exposure, and following abdominoplasty aftercare instructions provided by a specialist surgeon. Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, takes 2 to 6 hours, depending on the kind of surgery, excess skin to be…
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Traveling After Arm Lift Surgery [ A Complete Guide ]
Traveling After Arm Lift Surgery [ A Complete Guide ] When it comes to travel after arm lift surgery, the answer is different for everyone. Your surgeon will let you know when it is safe to board a plane or drive long distances. If you have an upcoming work conference…
Abdominoplasty Recovery & Downtime
Abdominoplasty Recovery & Downtime Abdominoplasty recovery typically requires 2-3 weeks for initial healing. Full recovery can take up to 12 months as swelling subsides. Adequate rest, proper nutrition, and following your surgeon’s instructions can aid in swift recovery. Despite the urge to return to your normal activities after an abdominoplasty,…
Why PICO Negative Wound Therapy Makes a Big Difference for Your Incision
Why PICO Negative Wound Therapy Makes a Big Difference for Your Incision PICO Negative Pressure Therapy dressings are designed to promote the healing of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) wounds. PICO use advanced technology and features to create negative pressure on the incision area. It draws excess wound fluids while applying gentle…
What You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Scarring
What You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Scarring Every surgical procedure, whether for cosmetic or medical purposes, presents certain risks, including scarring. An abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck surgery, is one of Australia’s most popular cosmetic procedures. However, like every other surgical procedure, an abdominoplasty poses the risk of postsurgical…
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know Contrary to popular opinion, an abdominoplasty is not a shortcut to losing weight. I blame these unrealistic expectations on the colloquial use of the term “tummy tuck” to refer to an abdominoplasty. Because of this, far too many people think that an abdominoplasty…
What to Expect When Recovering From a Mini-abdominoplasty
What to Expect When Recovering From a Mini-abdominoplasty Cosmetic Surgery is all about using the right technique at the right time for the right patient. Every patient is unique. That’s why a surgeon may sometimes recommend a patient get a mini-abdominoplasty (mini tummy tuck) instead of a standard abdominoplasty. Mini…
Everything You Need to Know About Abdominoplasty Complications
Everything You Need to Know About Abdominoplasty Complications The layman’s idea of plastic surgery, many times referred to as cosmetic surgery, is a procedure to alter your appearance. While plastic surgery can change the shapes and contours of your body, that is only part of the process. Every cosmetic benefit…
Planning an Abdominoplasty? Here’s What Your Post-abdominoplasty hospital stay
Planning an Abdominoplasty? Here’s What Your Post-abdominoplasty hospital stay looks like Let’s be frank — nobody looks forward to spending their days in a hospital bed. But there are times when a hospital stay is required. Undergoing a major surgery, including body contouring operations like abdominoplasties, is one such time….