What To Expect After Your Tummy Tuck Procedure

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • There can be so many questions following your tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure such as: "is this normal?" "when can I shower?" "why do I feel like this?". Our nurses helped create this video to answer many of those questions on what you can expect post-operatively! Take a listen

Komentáře • 57

  • @Jrahe0609
    @Jrahe0609 Před rokem +30

    I’ve been instructed to use compression to help the swelling since day one; I’m on day 7. I couldn’t imagine the muscles having to hold me up without it.

    • @karenperry2730
      @karenperry2730 Před rokem +13

      I agree! I’m 2 weeks post op. I’ve never heard anyone advise not to use compression garments.

    • @karenperry2730
      @karenperry2730 Před rokem +1

      Good luck on your recovery!!

    • @Powermass
      @Powermass Před 11 měsíci +1

      I too am wearing compression garmet. Doctors are of opposing oppinions on CZcams, but I follow my doctors orders.

    • @Powermass
      @Powermass Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@karenperry2730 I've heard some doctors on CZcams say "no garmet/compression" after tummy tuck. I follow my doctors orders and am wearing one right now.

    • @VickyRyan2018
      @VickyRyan2018 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same here garment helped alot

  • @loveyourfitnessevolution9166

    Such great information.
    Thank you so much.

  • @jenniferjohnson8629
    @jenniferjohnson8629 Před rokem +2

    Very informative, Thanks!

  • @Ashedasookhan
    @Ashedasookhan Před rokem +2

    Detailed video , thank you

  • @alwayslearning721
    @alwayslearning721 Před rokem +1

    Great video! Thank you 🙏

  • @schatziemausichannel5875

    Thank you for sharing your Information.

  • @Ebonyeyez7
    @Ebonyeyez7 Před 2 měsíci

    This is so informative!! I'm so glad I found this video. So very much appreciated.

  • @chiqueme2820
    @chiqueme2820 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this video. I am 3 weeks post op and you guys told the truth about what it’s really like not just the highs but the many lows.

  • @karolrocha7511
    @karolrocha7511 Před rokem

    Very informative and well explained. Thank you

  • @Sunshine-qb5xd
    @Sunshine-qb5xd Před rokem

    great video. My doc said i cant do
    these massages yet. he said the 2 drainages i have is doing the work.

    • @millardplasticsurgery
      @millardplasticsurgery  Před 3 měsíci

      Absolutely follow your surgeons instructions. We recommend lymphatic drainage massage 1 day after liposuction and 2-3 days after tummy tuck procedures.

  • @karenperry2730
    @karenperry2730 Před rokem +12

    I’ve never heard anyone say not to wear compression garments?!?!? I’ve had 2 tummy tucks plus Liposuction ( I’m 2 weeks post op now) and can’t imagine not wearing it? Please explain why you advise more in depth why you advise that.. thank you

    • @chiqueme2820
      @chiqueme2820 Před rokem

      I’m 3 weeks post op and my doctor doesn’t recommend it either. Blood clots like dye said in this video.

    • @ninetta_k
      @ninetta_k Před rokem +1

      First I heard of this too.. going in for mommy makeover next week and any research I did not one person said no garments? Odd

    • @hueimo
      @hueimo Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@chiqueme2820 thanks for your input, since you didn't wear a garment, are you very happy with the results? thanks for sharing. I"m having mine done soon

    • @NoName-1239
      @NoName-1239 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yikes two? I can’t imagine going through that twice.

    • @millardplasticsurgery
      @millardplasticsurgery  Před 3 měsíci

      Some surgeons use garments and some do not. Neither is wrong. It is surgeon preference. In our office, we use them for liposuction, but not for abdominoplasty.

  • @Rikkeholstbang
    @Rikkeholstbang Před rokem +10

    So almost no plastic surgeons here on CZcams talks about the complications where the Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is damaged do to a tummy tuck surgery. I am 2 weeks post op, and on gabapentin because I have so much nerve pain in my right thigh. Can anything be done about that? Got my surgery in Lithuania.

    • @violetta6280
      @violetta6280 Před rokem +3

      They don’t talk about the nasty side of these surgeries because they need customers to make their money.

    • @aratneerg3699
      @aratneerg3699 Před rokem

      Of course they don't, they want your money.

    • @VickyRyan2018
      @VickyRyan2018 Před 7 měsíci

      Any surgery has a risk of complications, even broken finger

    • @millardplasticsurgery
      @millardplasticsurgery  Před 3 měsíci

      While we have not seen this particular complication, nerve damage is usually temporary and will resolve with time.

    • @millardplasticsurgery
      @millardplasticsurgery  Před 3 měsíci

      This particular video is meant to let patients know what to expect during recovery. The risks of surgery are covered during the informed consent process which is at your pre-op visit 3 weeks before your procedure.

  • @lizziebeefree
    @lizziebeefree Před rokem +11

    If you can’t wear underwear what do you do if you get your period?

    • @ninetta_k
      @ninetta_k Před rokem +1

      You're gonna have to use pads and granny panties... my surgery is next week and I thought I was gonna be on mine but luckily I just got it this morning so I won't be .. but def gonna be a pain having to deal with a period while going thru this.. I didn't put into consideration my cycle when booking it lol

    • @barbeeshayknight1976
      @barbeeshayknight1976 Před 10 měsíci

      Thank u guys I was really concern about this part… am about to do mine n I think I might see my period on that day ooops 😅 really nerve rocking

    • @ninetta_k
      @ninetta_k Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@barbeeshayknight1976 im glad.mine came 6 days before..cause after the surgery I was in so much pain dealing with the surgery can't imagine adding my period ontop of it..surgery alone is tsxing enough on ur body..also a raised toilet seat was one of my best purchases in my life ... best thing ever ..highly recommended!!!

    • @dukesnbootz7505
      @dukesnbootz7505 Před 10 měsíci

      I came on the day after my last surgery. I wore depends lol.

  • @IndianBeauty02
    @IndianBeauty02 Před rokem +5

    Experial is not added I paid additional 500 dollars. They don't tell you that

    • @millardplasticsurgery
      @millardplasticsurgery  Před 3 měsíci

      We include Exparel with every abdominoplasty procedure. It is broken down on the proposal, so you will see the $500 charge as part of your total cost for the procedure.

  • @Chick3nSalad
    @Chick3nSalad Před 3 měsíci

    Wait... I've watched loads of videos about tummy tuck and this is the only one that says no compression garments?? 😮

  • @Sthandy746
    @Sthandy746 Před 10 měsíci

    I got my lipo+ tummy tuck i must say the healing has been brutal for in a way that i couldn’t wear a garment full day I sleep naked still😫 I’m getting better but yoh horrible experience

    • @millardplasticsurgery
      @millardplasticsurgery  Před 3 měsíci

      So sorry to hear your experience was brutal. We recommend lymphatic drainage massage starting just a few days after tummy tuck. This can help with swelling and speed up recovery.

    • @Chick3nSalad
      @Chick3nSalad Před 3 měsíci

      Mzanzi? 😅

  • @JL-mv6bj
    @JL-mv6bj Před rokem

    What's an SCD?

  • @lindabennison4167
    @lindabennison4167 Před 6 měsíci

    Were are you

  • @ninetta_k
    @ninetta_k Před rokem +1

    Ok so now make a video of all the negative.. the nitty gritty cause this seems to be a glorified version of what actually happens.. almost like an infomercial lol... give us the bad and ugly

    • @millardplasticsurgery
      @millardplasticsurgery  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for the feedback. Our intent with this video was to answer the most common questions.

  • @justicerelax2854
    @justicerelax2854 Před rokem +4

    Everything she said should make you not want this deadly procedure. It's not worth it....

    • @Azeele
      @Azeele Před rokem

      Why do you say that?

    • @fionakiely3505
      @fionakiely3505 Před rokem +8

      It's 100% worth it. Best thing I ever did. Not everyone is as easily scared as you.

    • @VickyRyan2018
      @VickyRyan2018 Před 7 měsíci +2

      It’s the best thing i have ever done

  • @COJAZZ3
    @COJAZZ3 Před rokem

    I'll keep my natural body. No thanks.