ABDOMINOPLASTY AFTERCARE RECOVERY
Category: Plastic Surgery
Abstract : Aftercare The patient may remain in the hospital or surgical facility
overnight, or return home the day of surgery after spending several hours
recovering from the procedure and anesthesia. Before leaving the facility, the
patient will receive the following instructions on post-surgical care: • For
the first several days after surgery, it is recommended that the patient remain
Aftercare
The patient may remain in the hospital or surgical facility
overnight, or return home the day of surgery after spending several hours
recovering from the procedure and anesthesia. Before leaving the facility, the
patient will receive the following instructions on post-surgical care:
• For
the first several days after surgery, it is recommended that the patient remain
flexed at the hips (i.e.
, avoid straightening the torso) to prevent unnecessary
tension on the surgical site.
• Walking as soon as possible after the
procedure is recommended to improve recovery time and prevent blood clots in the
legs.
• Mild exercise that does not cause pain to the surgical site is
recommended to improve muscle tone and decrease swelling.
• The patient
should not shower until any drains are removed from the surgical site; sponge
baths are permitted.
• Work may be resumed in two to four weeks,
depending on the level of physical activity required.
Surgical drains
will be removed within one week after abdominoplasty, and stitches from one to
two weeks after surgery. Swelling, bruising, and pain in the abdominal area are
to be expected and may last from two to six weeks.
Recovery will be
faster, however, in the patient who is in good health with relatively strong
abdominal muscles. The incisions will remain a noticeable red or pink for
several months, but will begin to fade by nine months to a year after the
procedure. Because of their location, scars should be easily hidden under
clothing, including bathing suits.
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