What To Expect After Your Tummy Tuck Procedure

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

[@Jrahe0609]

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]

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

[@karenperry2730]

Good luck on your recovery!!

[@Powermass]

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

[@Powermass]

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

[@VickyRyan2018]

Same here garment helped alot

[@Ashedasookhan]

Detailed video , thank you

[@jenniferjohnson8629]

Very informative, Thanks!

[@loveyourfitnessevolution9166]

Such great information. Thank you so much.

[@alwayslearning721]

Great video! Thank you 🙏

[@schatziemausichannel5875]

Thank you for sharing your Information.

[@Ebonyeyez7]

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

[@karolrocha7511]

Very informative and well explained. Thank you

[@millardplasticsurgery]

Our pleasure

[@chiqueme2820]

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.

[@millardplasticsurgery]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@Sunshine-qb5xd]

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

[@millardplasticsurgery]

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

[@karenperry2730]

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]

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

[@ninetta_k]

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]

@@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]

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

[@millardplasticsurgery]

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.

[@meridoll7410]

No compression after surgery? This worries me because my doctor uses fajas.

[@lizziebeefree]

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

[@ninetta_k]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@Chick3nSalad]

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

[@IndianBeauty02]

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

[@millardplasticsurgery]

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.

[@Rikkeholstbang]

So almost no plastic surgeons here on KZbin 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]

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

[@aratneerg3699]

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

[@VickyRyan2018]

Any surgery has a risk of complications, even broken finger

[@millardplasticsurgery]

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

[@millardplasticsurgery]

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.

[@Sthandy746]

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]

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]

Mzanzi? 😅

[@NaniMaine-gg3ie]

I did breast reduction, 360 lipo and tummy tuck, first day I felt like death. Stayed in hospital for two nights. I’m 2weeks post surgery and I see the changes already despite the swelling. Massages are really helpful. In South Africa you shower 2 weeks post op. Until then sink is your reality

[@lindabennison4167]

Were are you

[@millardplasticsurgery]

We are in Englewood, Colorado

[@JL-mv6bj]

What's an SCD?

[@karenperry2730]

Compression socks

[@ginamurray345]

Subcutaneous Compression Devices.

[@JL-mv6bj]

@@ginamurray345 thank you!

[@gypsy12577]

Sequential compression device

[@ninetta_k]

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]

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

[@justicerelax2854]

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

[@Azeele]

Why do you say that?

[@fionakiely3505]

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

[@VickyRyan2018]

It’s the best thing i have ever done

[@COJAZZ3]

I'll keep my natural body. No thanks.

[@NoName-1239]

Why are you here then? Yall females be begging for attention

[@millardplasticsurgery]

We think a natural body is beautiful too!