Tummy Tuck
Recovery
When the anesthesia wears off, some pain will be expected around the treated area. At Beleza Plastic Surgery in Pittsburgh - the Surgeon will inject local anesthesia at the operative site that eases up the recovery time. Somebody will have to take care of you during this recovery phase. This somebody needs to be sure that you sleep in a recliner chair, drink plenty of fluid, walk periodically and wear your compression garment. Drains are usually removed after a few days. You should postpone soaking your incisions until they are sealed for at least 48 hours. On average, patients are generally able to return to work or school in two weeks after the procedure. Some scarring is expected after abdominoplasty surgery. These scars are usually well hidden in underwear or a bathing suit.
At At Beleza Plastic Surgery Pittsburgh we give postoperative instructions, including information about wearing compression garment, whether or not one should be taking any antibiotic medicines, and the level of activity that is safe after the Tummy Tuck procedure.