

Your plastic surgeon will have already supplied you with any pain prescriptions, antibiotics, and/or anticoagulants they advise for your recovery. It is common to experience pain, tenderness, and bruising for two weeks (sometimes more) after surgery. You will have several restrictions on how much you can lift and instructions on specific movements to avoid during this time. Many patients may sleep in a recliner, reclining bed, or use a wedge to help maintain some flexion while resting.

It is not unusual to have to walk bent over or to be unable to lay flat for even a couple of weeks after surgery. Movements such as bending, lifting, and even standing may feel uncomfortable and difficult. You will have very limited mobility and will need assistance from others in your home to complete everyday tasks like cooking, visiting the restroom, and getting in and out of bed. The first several days after your surgery will be the most uncomfortable. The First 72 Hours After Tummy Tuck Surgery Depending on the type of Tummy Tuck your plastic surgeon has performed (mini, standard, or extended), you may also have small drainage tubes placed along your incisions to help drain fluid that accumulates under the abdominoplasty flap. When you wake from anesthesia after Tummy Tuck surgery, your incisions will be bandaged and dressed, and your core will be secured with a compression garment. Immediately After Your Tummy Tuck Surgery
#Week by week tummy tuck recovery skin
If you are considering removing excess skin and tightening your midsection with an Abdominoplasty, here is a timeline of what your recovery may be like and tips to make it easier!

How strictly you adhere to your procedure’s post-care instructions and the planning and effort you invest in your recovery can all play a pivotal role in your final Tummy Tuck result. As is the case with any surgery, the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon are only part of the equation that ensures the success of your results. But this by no means suggests that it is a simple procedure that requires little to no downtime. Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the world.
