![]() ![]() “I think expectation management is a great tool for helping patients recover from abdominoplasty,” explains Dr. There are questions you will need to ask of yourself and ask of your surgeon to ensure that you’re a good candidate and that you’re aware of all all of the ins and outs of the procedure. ![]() It’s tempting to leap into self-improvement and assume the net will appear, but a surgical procedure is going to require a some self-examination, particularly in regards to your expectations. Ask questions and adhere to any suggestions made by your doctor (How do I clean my incision site? Are there any cosmetic products I should avoid? Etc.) ![]() While all surgeries involve a level of risk, and some surgical infections are simply unavoidable (sneaky buggers), it’s important to play your part in lessening the risk by following your surgeon’s advice. One item you won’t necessarily be pining for is an infection. Use of an over-the-counter stool softener both pre- and post-surgery can be advised to help combat any constipation issues caused by strong pain-medication. It’s important to stay regular after your tummy tuck procedure. What goes in must come out, except when it doesn’t. It will also help with the next glamorous business at hand: constipation. Maintaining a healthy diet pre- and post-surgery will help ensure a good result. Antonio Gayoso advises, “There should not be any significant attempts to lose weight immediately before surgery.” And don’t forget to tell your surgeon about any medications or over-the-counter supplements you may take as some can act as blood thinners. ( And one really, really, really good friend-keep reading.)Ī normal, healthy diet is typically recommended pre- and post-surgery, and if you’re thinking of trying to lose weight prior to surgery, let’s just nip that in the bud right now. It takes a village, and with a tummy tuck that village will be populated by you and your board-certified plastic surgeon. So let’s avoid that, and take a look at some pre- and post-surgical steps you may be asked to take when undergoing an abdominoplasty. By failing to follow your surgeon’s pre- and post-tummy tuck instructions, you can quickly set yourself up for failure or even a second corrective surgery. As miraculous as a tummy tuck seems, there is one simple truth: the one person that stands between you and a successful procedure… is you. ![]()
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