Abdominoplasty recovery is the most crucial part of abdominoplasty. During this time, the abdomen and the entire body of the patient takes a period of healing from the invasive procedure that he/she underwent.
Abdominoplasty is first of all, an invasive plastic surgery procedure that involves the removal of excess fat and skin on the abdomen or tummy area. Hence the term "tummy tuck".
Women who gave birth and people who lost excessive weight are the most common patients who seek abdominoplasty.
Abdominoplasty recovery should be dealt with seriously since it is a major type of surgery that requires general anesthesia. The procedure is done in a hospital setting and the plastic surgeon does the procedure in hours.
A patient should expect bruising, swelling, soreness and pain within hours after the anesthesia faded. And since abdominoplasty is done on the tummy/abdomen area, it is important not to do strenuous activities at once during the first weeks of recovery.
The abdominal area helps us bend and twist, but during abdominoplasty recovery, this area is incapacitated because of the pain. Immobility and being in bed most of the time are the common scenarios during abdominoplasty recovery.
Taking enough rest and having less stress can help improve the recovery time. Pain killers and a special garment can be used to help reduce the pain and swelling on the abdominal area. Make sure your plastic surgeon approves of the garment to be used, as well as the medication to be taken.
Counting the days during Abdominoplasty Recovery
A patient can expect incapacity during the first 2 weeks after surgery. There is bruising, pain and swelling on the abdominal area. In about 4 weeks, a patient may go back to work.
In a month or two, the patient can do some strenuous activities but with caution. A consultation with the plastic surgeon will help determine if certain activities are allowed during the first month/s after abdominoplasty surgery.
During abdominoplasty recovery, scarring of the abdominal area should be expected. It usually takes 6 to 12 months for the scars to fade. Smoother abdominal area results after a year or two after the surgery.
Abdominoplasty recovery is an important aspect to discuss with a plastic surgeon if you are considering this procedure. Talk to your doctor about all the factors and practices that can help you during abdominoplasty recovery to fully benefit from the procedure.
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