11 Things You Should NOT Do After a Tummy Tuck
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- In this video, we're going to share 11 things you should NOT do after a tummy tuck. These tips will help you recover from your surgery and keep you from having some common post-tummy-tuck complications. If you're considering a tummy tuck, then be sure to follow these post-operative guidelines!
Dr. William will share all the information you need to make the best decisions for your surgery and recovery. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this video on what NOT to do after an abdominoplasty!
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I am 7 years post tummy tuck and still thrilled with it!!! I always carried my weight in my belly and had a flat butt. I hit menopause right after my tuck and the weight I put on(15pounds) it all went to my butt, so now I have a flat belly and a good sized butt!!!! True story.
That's also a very nice story! Thank you for sharing!
😂❤
I believe you! I just know my stomach should have been my butt. I can’t wait for my loose skin removal surgery!
Same here. Lol
I have a question
I had my tummy tuck in 2018 its the best thing i ever did people talk about belly button looking fake who cares ive got no saggy skin i can wear a bikini something ive never been able to do before
Heck I didn’t get a tummy tuck and was informed
I’m 9 months post op and I’m so glad i got Dr. William. Loving my results and still listening to my doctor!
Ahh that's great.
Thank you for the advice!!!
3 days post op, ready to hear all the instructions!
Thank you for the great information
Thanks Doctor ❤
That was so helpful thank you so much!
Brilliant advice
Thank you Doctor Miami
Dr. Miami, I thank you for all the information you provide. You're very thorough and explain everything so well.
I hope to be having a TT surgery at sometime in 2023, and your videos have helped prepare me for my future journey.
I have a question I've never seen addressed. I have tried to research this, but can't find the answer. Even in the picture shown, it shows a vertical line dividing the apron of fat. I have noticed only some people have this. I never did, but suddenly started to develop one. About 2.5 years ago, I have lost over 100
lbs. Is it related to the laxity of the skin.
Could you explain the medical terminology for this condition and why it develops.
Very well explained, thanks!
You're welcome!
Best doctor ever thank you so much Dr Williams ❤
If you get a mini tummy tuck with bbl that means no faja?
Thank God for this video 😢
Thank you Dr. for sharing and advising.
Glad it was helpful!
Well well! For all the years I’ve read up of this subject I’ve learned many new things! Thank you 🙏🏼
Glad it was helpful!
I’m 1 week 4 days post op and it’s good to know I’m on track with what I should/shouldn’t be doing. Loving my results so far! Thanks for this video!!!
How long did you use your abdominal binder
@@vanessawalton296 I used it for like 1 month and then my dr told me to switch to a stage 2 faja.
I love this for you!😊
Thanks doc. I haven't had a tummy tuck but I did have Roux-en-Y and a tummy tuck is on my to do list.❤
Very productive video DR. Williams. Today is 10 days after the lipo and tummy tuck op and the drainage is 250ml a day and I'm also a diabetic. Please is it normal is there something I should do?
Great tips! Thank you 🙏🏽
You're so welcome!
Great decision I took in my life time. Enjoying the results
Great video!! I’m 1w 1d post op and it’s good to know I’m on top of things, doing what I should and avoiding what I should not be doing. I’m a grateful for even the small changes I can see thus far. You are an amazing doctor.
Thank you! You got this! Just get through the first three weeks and then it is all down hill!
@@DrWilliamMiami where are you located
My first "meal" they gave me after surgery was a cup of apple juice, jello and water ice. The nurse asked why didn't i touch anything, i told her because it was three cups of sugar lol
The "water ice" was sugar too?
@@obaad.d.5300 yes, water ice is full of sugar
Wtf is water ice lol I'm thinking of ice cubes
@@BabeeKMamee google it, it's like a snow cone
Wow I've never heard of ice having sugar in it😮
Great information doc!!❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the info
Any time!
OMG he is the best of the best ❤❤❤❤
Thank u doctor ❤
1 month post op this is very helpful i still got a blood clot after all the walking and injections my pcp found it after ordering a pvl test so if you all have any leg or foot pain get it checked out immediately other than that I have zero results the best decision ever…and thanx doc i bought some sliced pineapples that i never ate forgot they were in the bottom on the fridge glad i didnt eat them after watching your video thanx again very informative especially the nerve pain portion that’s a big one that’s never talked about👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
May I ask how were you feeling like what were your symptoms? Glad you are okay now.
I love this! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Great presentation Doc 👁️👁️
Thank you kindly.
THIS GUY!!! I swear EVERY person seeking a TT should hear Dr. William first!! He gives such accurate information, VERY HELPFUL information, he tells you what other pos surgeons don't and he is spot on about the outcomes and the do's and don'ts!! How do i know?? I had mine a yr ago, not by Dr. William, but by a pos Beverly Hills surgeon that has medical assistants instead of registered nurses pr himself talking to us after the procedures in the follow up appointments. I didn't like to touch my belly after the TT and I hated the feeling. I urge you, ladies to FOLLOW DR. William's advice 100%!!! He is a GEM in the plastic surgery world.THX, DR. William!!
#4 This is a good one to mention😮
This was so well explained, thank you! I'm one week post op and really appreciate the advice.
My pleasure. Good luck in your recovery.
How much is the price for operation??
Dr. William ty for all information regarding tummy tucks you did mine last January 2022 I will be a year post op on the 31st. I followed your instructions to the T and I love my results❤️ and I never miss watching your new videos Tysm for all your help you truly care about your patients 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you! Those are kind words and I really appreciate them. Thank you.
How much is the cost for operation??
Well Factor V Leiden and tummy tuck did me in and now I am trying to recover from tummy tuck/lipo/disastiis repair after being in the hospital for 5 days with clots in both of my lungs due to a DVT (and persistent bugger plantar fasciitis to boot). I am starting to get some tummy pain as the nerves get busy, but primarily it's been pain in the back. I expected to be star recoverer but instead I've had incredible pain and will now be on blood thinners for life. I have follow-ups on the calendar with all the appropriate docs but at this point I don't even know what is and isn't safe to do. I wish I had known to insist on lovenox.
OMG .. so helpful! there are lots of conflicting info out there - this was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
1 week and 5 days post op and I’m already so thankful I chose Dr William! Thank you for all this info that helped me prep, and for doing phenomenal work on me❤
Roughly how much was the surgery?
Quick question will state insurance pay for this type of surgery
Oh Dr. I love my tummy tuck! Surgery was yesterday and the glimpse I saw this morning at post op-- I absolutely love it ! I am so happy to have been able to keep you as my surgeon. !! Thank you ! Youre amazing.
My pleasure. You still have a long journey but day by day you will feel better and the results get better as well.
Thank you. . It's hard to get out of the recliner alone and I'm afraid to put pressure
Thank you Dr!❤
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been thinking about getting a tummy tuck sometime in the near future. But now I know I should wait just a little longer.
My pleasure. Thank you for thanking me!
Thank you so much for your reply. My question was that after removal uterus infection create inside the body . How we can get rid of infection. Small surgery or just medicine can work in this situation? Thank you for your time.
I love all your videos!!
Thank you! Is there a topic you would like to see discussed?
Thank you. Eight month in and I love it.
Wonderful!
Thank you Doc ❤❤❤
My pleasure!
Thanks so much! My skin removal after 200lb weight loss is in 2 days. These tips are very helpful! I really appreciate you taking time to educate! ❤Jalyne in Utah USA
My pleasure. Good luck on your recovery! Keep us posted.
How did it go??
Everything went well. I came home with a wound vac on my fleur-de-lis and Panniculectomy incision and a JP drain on both hips. No serious complications. I did have a hematoma develop after my right hip drain was removed. It eventually resolved. I’m still dealing with some swelling after 7 months. My surgeon said it can take some patients up to a year. Given my age (62) and that I have had a duodenal switch weight loss surgery- my healing is slower. Thanks for asking and good luck to everyone having this surgery. It wasn’t easy but wasn’t as bad as I feared. 👍Jalyne in Utah
Gracias Gracias excelente por todo
Gracias!
@@DrWilliamMiami how much?
So helpful!!!! Thank you!! ❤
You're so welcome!
Hola Dr,
Me gustaría preguntar, porque recomienda no quitar los drenajes tan rapido pero, en otro de sus vídeos dice que ha dejado de usar los.
I’m 64 and have had 2 c-sections and a complete hysterectomy using the same incisions. Recently had an ALIF back surgery. So that incision is 5” to the left of my belly button running vertically. Lost 50 pounds prior to back surgery and my stomach is now a major disaster. Seriously thinking of a tummy tuck!
Thanks for the great video. I'm about to do a tuck soon. I feel like so many options are being thrown at me like Myer's cocktail and banana bag and Arnica pills. Of course everyone wants to heal the best way possible but are they all necessary i just don't know.
Thank you! What about save care!???
What's save care?
I had a drainless tummy tuck, surgeon who specialised in them, under a lighter anaesthetic than general. Amazing result.
That's wonderful. There are more than one way to perform a lot of these operations. I only educate on the method I use but I always encourage patients to meet with other surgeons and pick the plan that suits them best.
Who did your drainless tummy tuck?
@BarbaraConnolly where is this procedure done
I did too. He made a rope incision. My scar is amazing.
Who are these drainless surgeons
Hi Dr Williams
Do you do revision ( tummy tuck)
Hey I’m not a patient of he’s but I had the procedure done and ended up in hospital 18days, incubated, blood transfusion , Homehealth, rehab, blood clots etc. I’m (3) months post op and would love to tell my story not sure of going about you/tube
Having a tummy tuck in 46 days. I’m nervous as all heck…. Thanks for this video
Education calms nerves.
I’m nervous too
I'm 43 and had mine about 3 weeks ago. It was a process with recovery.. The worst part was the constipation and gas. Make sure u get your lymphatic massages..
Mines in 5 days!
Wow glad I watched this! TT/bbl coming up in a few weeks and A LOT of women are recommending drinking plenty of pineapple juice
I know!!! That's why I mentioned it.
Thank You I needed this is it best to get tt right b4 summer so when I walk outside the sun heat can help heal
Doctor nesecito correjir una scesaria vertical y flacidez que me recomienda
I am so glade i came across your video thanks so much for the tips I definitely need to be educated i had a question how many weeks after surgery to wear a faja? also are lymphatic massages required after?
Lymphatic massages are definitely recommended. You will.have swelling in your back and belly and the massages helps drain out the fluid via pee and or bm
Do not:
1- lay on your tummy
2-wear a compression board or faja right after surgery
3-put anything on your belly button
4- put any ointment or cream on your incision
5- remove drains too early
6- lay around KEEP MOVING!
7- miss your lovenox injection
8- get a tattoo for 6 months after surgery
9-have kids after surgery
10-drink pineapple juice
11- forget to touch your tummy
Thank you! This video was straight to the point which is rare because ppl like to hear themselves talk.😎🙏🏾🥰
Wow many people were saying to drink pineapple because it helps healing process
@@OhThatsNuna The pineapple fruit is ok but not the can because its processed plenty of sugar
In what medical practice do patients remove their own drains? Holy Hell. My surgeons always removed drains.
How much lovenex and how long do you suggest doctor?
I will remember that when I get my tummy tuck with you 😊
When do you start to wear the faja? How long do you wait?
Thanks! I’m having bc reconstruction and I’m trying to educate myself for post op care.
I would go to the American Society of Plastic Surgery if you haven't already--they have good resources for patients. www.plasticsurgery.org
What about just getting the skin removed and liposuction. should you use a faja and boards and foam right away or do all of these no’s apply?
Thanks, Dr. William! Your videos are always helpful and although I studied them prior to sx, I was not prepared for the post-op recovery. I am 2 weeks post op TT and BBL and the recovery is a SOB! Also, my recovery house, Enchantress compressed TT patients including myself making the binder tight. They also encouraged me to get into my faja 2 days post-op! Of course, I did not bc I couldn’t fit it anyway. My surgery sister is dealing with necrosis/ wound infection as a result of having her binder so tight post op. I think all recovery houses should watch your videos to reduce poor outcomes after you’ve created a masterpiece of a body! Thank you for your videos!
Thank you for sharing. Everyone wants to compress but after a tummy tuck the blood supply is weak so compression cuts off that blood supply and then the tissue will die. It's a big problem and I am trying to get the word out. People are putting on binders and tight fajas and waist trainers and then getting big wounds. Must be careful.
My physician put me in a compression garment one week post op. Light binder straight out of surgery. I am so confused about all the discrepancies amongst plastic surgeons. Are you saying you never use compression garments for tummy tucks? I am currently 17 days post op. Also never said anything about Lovonox. I also just started ultrasound lymphatic massage.
@Lisa Carter he didn't say never compress, he said you should not compress straight after surgery. Your Dr did the right thing.
Ayocahs- would you have done the procedures separate if you could change anything? I
Thinking about doing the Tt, lipo 360, bbl but I’m trying to make the right decision so I can heal properly
@@jeanetteconey5138 it’s hard to say now that it’s over. I don’t think I would do them separately because I don’t want to go through the pain again. Also, I wasn’t as leaky as the BBL dolls. I just can’t deal with being cold and wet, but that’s just me. I sat on my butt the entire time, but I used a boppy pillow. My butt looks nice and natural. I love my results and I’m only 8 weeks out. Dr. William performs masterpieces!
I had my tummy tuck one week today .thank you for the informations
How you feeling?
Very informative video ! Love it!!! however after how long after a tummytuck can you use Muscle Stimulation Machine ? Thank you in advance
6 weeks
Hi! How can I request and obtain you as my doc? You have given me a comfort about this more than anyone I’ve consulted with.
Email Yimey directly. Her email is yimey.drwilliammiami@gmail.com
How long after surgery can we start wearing a Columbia’s faja? My massage therapist stated that I was ready for a stage 2 when I was 3 weeks post op
About the pineapple juice this is new..I always heard to drink it thank you for all this info 🙏
You are so welcome.
I really wish I had known before the "not wearing a faja until 2 weeks after surgery". My surgeon told me to wear it really tight, and know I have a 2cm size hole on my tummy. Still healing and recovering.
Can you do video on what not to do after liposuction thanks love your channel
Yes I can! Stay tuned.
I was up walking around the next day and I healed quickly About two miles back and forth to the store twice a day
who did your surgery
Great video can you also do a video what NOT to do with lipo or lipo 360.
thnx for teaching us🙂
I will! Thank you for the suggestion.
If you've had a cesarean , especially multiple, you def can handle this recovery like a champ
Lol
I disagree completely. I have a decent pain tolerance having 2 children 100% completely natural and 1 child c-section and the recovery for my tummy tuck with muscle repair was farrr worse than my c-section! Made my c-section feel like a walk in the park in comparison. I think if u only had a tummy tuck without muscle repair then maybe that can be true but that muscle repair is a way bigger beast and most people need muscle repair with their tt.
I also didn't have a ton of loose skin above my belly button and william told me he might not even be able to do a tt on me and would find out on the table...he was able to but I was pulled so tight I couldn't stand completely straight for almost 2 months!
Saving this for later thanks doc 😏🤞🏾🤌🏾
Tengo tres semanas de haberme operado, muchas gracias por los consejos Dr. Saludos desde México
Hello! 🇲🇽🇲🇽
He's AWESOME ... LOVE MY DR
All ture !
Thanks for the information, wished I had this a year ago
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.
Dear Doctor Miami
I have diastasis recti along with levoscoliosis and visceral fat! Which causes stress to my back and knees! I weigh about 170 and stand at 5’6 inch.
I was told a tummy tuck is the fix , However I don’t want to do such a surgery as a tummy tuck. I do want to do a brazilian lift.
My question is..
Is it imperative for me to do the tummy tuck or lipo/Brazilian will work fine?!..as I am working out to fix the recti issue.
Thank you!
This video is very informative. When are we out of the clear from possibly getting a blood clot? My doctor didn’t prescribe me lovonox and he also doesn’t recommend NSAIDs because of possible bleeding? I do walk every two hours to the bathroom and to do a few laps around the kitchen. Im in extreme pain but I don’t want to risk getting a blood clot. Thanks so much. Hope to hear from you soon.
Also I am 1 day post op
The increased risk for a blood clot from surgery persists for at least a month after surgery. Walk, walk, walk. Not long but frequent. It's hard with the pain for sure but it is so important. Keep up the good work!
What are signs of blood dog. I had wowrd leg pain for 24 hrs on one spot. I had a drain less tt and my doc told me I do not need to wear compression garment at all. She also did not prescribe blood thinner, she just said to walk around frequently.
Hello Dr., thank you for your information🙏 how long should we continue to take muscle relaxer pills 💊
I don't prescribe them. That class of drug is very, very old and I recall asking one of the doctors when I was in medical school when they were discussing muscle relaxers for back pain and I asked--how can the patient walk after taking the medication? The doctor was like "what do you mean?" I said well, how does the pill know just to relax the muscles in the back? Can you still walk after taking one. I never got a good answer and this class of drugs has never made sense to me.
What pain medication do you prescribe doctor
A lot of these guidelines are confusing to me tbh, I had a very different experience for my TT.
My plastic surgeon performed a drainless tummy tuck, it’s a technique that was developed by a father/son plastic surgery team in Dallas; they fix the diastasis muscle with hundreds of tiny stitches, like quilting. No drains whatsoever, and I had no seromas! I didn’t get Lovenox shots either (those blood thinner shots). I woke up dressed in a full body compression suit, as I also had lipo to scoop out my lower back and get rid of braline fat. The brand is called Design Veronique, they create specific post-surgical compression garments and the quality is gorgeous. They also sell to the public, I had a great experience with them. Made in USA.
3 years later and I’m still thrilled with my results😅. A perfect lil oval belly button and a thin colorless hairline scar. I recently had a hysterectomy, my obgyn said that my plastic surgeon had me so perfectly snatched he had a difficult time getting the gas in underneath for the procedure 😂😂 I wish I’d known I was going to need one down the road as I would have done it first, but oh well can’t tell the future!
Is this the same for a fdl panniculectomy?
what if you have a combined procedure? A tummy tuck and bbl?
Do you recommend lymphatic massages on ETT and if so how long afterwards? With drains or after they are removed?
I got them 3days post op to remove the hard spots and reduce swelling. As long as the therapist is trained properly and does light pressure until you are able to take a little more pressure
O, i still had a drain when I did my massage. My drain came out on its own after 1 week and the massages help with the fluid collection and reduced the swelling
Wish I can get my surgery with Dr William 😢 bu I Will take every advice from him ❤️
Education is key.
I always new that pineapple juice wasn’t a good idea for recovery specially the one everyone recommends on the SX groups( Can pineapple juice)
Thank you for this videos Dr William !
Thanks for sharing!!
I did number 10 and got a terrible infection. I have never had an infection in my entire life.
How can i get rid of hematoma? My doctor left and never came back
I dont know what to do now.. any advice?
What about hot/cold packs for pain relief?
@dr william, when should you have the compression garmet be worn after TT?
I have my patients get into their fajas 2 weeks after a tummy tuck.
I’m 15 days in and I was in a faja from day one. Now on my second one which is smaller I will say all doctor have different instructions so I feel is just best to follow what your doctor said
I agree. Every surgeon has a different way of doing things so I would follow his or her advice.
What type of faja were you wearing? Did you have lipo done?
I’m confused if a faja is needed for a tuck with no lipo!
Not sure y this came on my feed but i clicked on it for curiosity. Love learning new things even if random lol
Knowledge is power.
hello dr williams when you did my tummy you recommend not doing the massages. and they didn't tell me that I had to get the lovenox injection and pinapple juice.
Thank you. Your videos are the best! I think I followed all of this except I was told to ALWAYS wear a compression garment. I don’t always wear it and when I asked why it keeps swelling so bad after 4 months, I was told that I should be compressing 23 hours a day. I’m confused. The swelling goes down after a day of compressing. I had the same thought as you. A tummy tuck gives you an instant result. Then when the swelling stops you see the final result. My case is different. My stomach is big and hard above the belly button if I don’t compress. 😢
At 4 months you should be flat. If you are not flat I would suspect that it is internal fat that is preventing you from becoming flat and not an issue with compression.
@@DrWilliamMiami thank you for the information. I am now at 5 months and nothing has changed. Lots of bulging above the belly button. Between weeks 2 and 12 my tummy was very flat. It’s grown a lot. Surgery center was no help. I’ll keep watching your videos.
Hi doctor william, question. I had previous liposuction before and i was more in before my tummy tuck now im shaped squarish will it stay that way?? Im so bummed just wanna cry. Wouldnt my previous lipo360 show?? Im 22 days po
Dr. William what if your getting a tummy tuck and bbl? I’m book with you for next 2024 can’t wait!
The same things all apply except you can't sit on your butt if you do a TT/BBL
I'm 35 and had previous hernia surgery when I was 12 is this procedure still possible for me