This repair puts your core muscles back into their anatomically correct position which can drastically improve the strength and appearance of your belly. In our office it is standard to combine a rectus diastasis repair with a tummy tuck.
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Muscle repair: Stretching of the abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) from pregnancy or weight gain, can drastically change the appearance of your belly and the functioning of your core. By utilizing the most effective surgical and non-surgical options available, we can address and correct all of your abdominal concerns, including: stretch marks, loose and/or hanging skin, unsightly pockets of fat, stretched muscles and a bulging belly. What we treat: Pregnancy, weight loss, unwanted weight gain, and age related changes, can all negatively affect the shape and contour of your belly, hips, and lower back. Cryotherapy and our IR sauna also offer great ways to get back on your feet quicker.Ī few things you need to know about our approach to a Tummy Tuck: This includes the use of local anesthesia during surgery and pain medications, muscle relaxants and compression garments after surgery. Fortunately, we have many tricks to help you feel more comfortable during recovery. Surprisingly, liposuction has the longest lasting discomfort and it can be sore to the touch often the longest. A tummy tuck will have longer lasting discomfort, when compared to other surgeries, especially if there is a split muscle repair (aka rectus diastasis repair). Discomfort after this surgery varies greatly depending on the type of procedures that are included. It pays off in the end.Recovery times vary from person to person but in general, it takes up to 1 week to get back on your feet and return to non physical work duties, around 2 to 3 weeks to return to normal daily activities 6 to 8 weeks to return to your normal workout schedule. Remember, you need to take it easy directly after surgery, and anything you can do to promote rest and healing will help to speed up your tummy tuck recovery. Stick to clothing that isn’t tight over your stomach and that you can get on and off when using the bathroom without much effort. Get ready for this by creating a post-tummy-tuck wardrobe. Right after surgery, your abdomen will be very tender, and restrictive clothing won’t be ideal. If this is not an option, you can look into having steps made that make it easier on you. If your bed sits very high, you might need to have it lowered for the recovery period. You also might experience temperature changes, so think about fans and blankets.įinally, consider how easy it is to get in and out of bed on your own. During tummy tuck recovery, you might want lots of pillows of varying types, making it easier to get into a comfortable position. Some options include tying a medicine bag to the headboard and running chargers underneath it rather than having everything on a nightstand. Then, plan where they can be placed so you twist and move as little as possible. Start by thinking about the items you want easy access to at all times: chargers, remotes, tissues, lip balm, laptop, medications, etc. This means thinking about comfort, ease of access to the things you need and entertainment to get you through those days spent in bed. One of the most important things to do before a tummy tuck is get your recovery space ready. Otherwise, assign that chore to someone else for a bit.Īlso, if you have an animal that likes to jump up on you, consider using a gate to keep them out of your recovery area until you are healed. As for cleaning litter boxes, if you can switch to a self-cleaning box, that is great. As for around-the-house pet chores, you can make giving them food and water easier by moving the pet bowls to a location that you can easily access, placing the food higher so it’s easier to reach and getting risers for their dishes-that way there is less bending to do. This is particularly true if you have dogs, as you will need help walking them. If you have pets, caring for them can be a struggle during those first days or weeks after surgery. For sides, buy some pre-packaged healthy snacks that they can easily grab and go. If they’re old enough to do things like assemble a sandwich, you can make a lunch prep station in your fridge so they can get themselves together and off to school easily. If you have children, prep for them as well. You can also prep large batches of healthy meals in advance and then pop them in the freezer, allowing you to just microwave them or put them in the oven as needed.
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Look into healthy items that require little to no cooking and will last for at least a few weeks, ensuring they stay fresh while you are less mobile. You won’t want to have to worry about grocery shopping and cooking elaborate meals as you recover from your tummy tuck. Eating healthy, nutritious meals after your tummy tuck can help your body heal more efficiently.