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Post-Operative Tips for Smooth Recovery After Abdominoplasty

• Posted by Mark Reese November 29, 2022 - Filed in Health - #Abdominoplasty  - 41 views

  Excess tummy fat is a major aesthetic concern for both men and women. Even strict diet and rigorous exercises often fail to address this concern. Abdominoplasty in NYC is an effective option to address stubborn tummy fat. Also known as tummy tuck surgery, the procedure removes excess fat, tightens the skin in the abdominal region and restores weakened or separated muscles to provide a trimmer, streamlined midsection. Expert plastic surgeons perform the procedure using FDA-approved, minimally-invasive advanced liposuction devices such as BodyTite, Smartlipo Triplex, or VASERlipo.

  Who is an Ideal Candidate for Abdominoplasty?

  Generally, an ideal candidate for tummy tuck is a healthy person with troublesome areas of excess abdominal fat and skin that they would like to get corrected. Other criteria that determine a person’s candidacy for the procedure include –

  • Have a protruding belly and abdominal muscles in the abdomen area
  • Have experienced significant weight loss resulting in sagging skin
  • Has good skin tone
  • Has a positive attitude and realistic expectations about the outcome
  • Is a non-smoker
  • Is healthy with no medical conditions (that could cause problems with healing or recovery)
  • Is committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a proper diet
  • Is close to their ideal body weight

  Tips for Recovery after Abdominoplasty

  Recovery depends on various factors such as lifestyle, health, diet and so on. In most cases, patients return home the same day, though overnight hospital stay may be needed in some cases. Patients are advised to take proper rest for at least 2 weeks. Here are some other tips to promote smooth recovery after a tummy tuck in Manhattan:

  • Devise a proper plan on how to handle the recovery phase well in advance of the treatment and make your home recovery ready. Arrange for someone to help with the recovery phase.
  • Follow a proper diet before and after the procedure. Try to eat a balanced and healthy diet (that includes dark leafy greens along with pineapple and vitamin C-rich foods). This will strengthen your metabolism and speed up healing. Stay hydrated by drinking healthy fluids.
  • Take rest and sleep well. Avoid lifting heavy weights or engaging in strenuous activities at least for 4-6 weeks. Engaging in light activities can prevent blood clots.
  • Wear the compression garment as recommended by the surgeon for the first few days. This will help reduce swelling, prevent fluid accumulation and promote faster healing. Don’t allow the compression garment to get wet while cleaning your face, arms and legs.
  • Always keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection.
  • Quit alcohol consumption and smoking
  • Take the pain medications as prescribed by your plastic surgeon.
  • Keep your follow-up appointments

  Patients need to strictly follow their plastic surgeon’s instructions carefully and never rush into normal activities until recovery is complete. If you are considering tummy tuck surgery in Manhattan, choose an experienced and skilled plastic surgeon. An expert will provide proper guidance at each stage of the procedure (both before and after) and offer personalized instructions or recommendations on how to handle the post-recovery period very well.