It is very wise to make you do lots of research into your chosen cosmetic Tummy Tuck: How to get the most bang for your buck!
Lots of people who have had tummy tucks are out there; ready to share their experience, and their tips for survival, and tricks for the best final results. Here are the top 10 tips and tricks from the real experts:
- Place a marble inside your navel during healing to create a picture perfect new belly button
- Use pillows, a foam topper, or extra blankets to add padding to a firm bed following surgery. Also, placing pictures behind your knees can take some of the pressure of the abdomen by minimizing the way it is stretched.
- Don’t try to wear your own underwear immediately, buy cheap cotton briefs a few sizes too big to see you through your recovery. These will not only have a looser, more comfortable fit, but will prevent any drainage stains from ruining your favorite undies, and can be thrown away after recovery.
- Do what you can to prevent constipation. Your chances of experiencing constipation are increased by the use of pain medication, and the abdominal effort required when this occurs can be extremely painful in the days following abdominoplasty. Try walking regularly and altering your diet to reduce your risk of this particularly unpleasant experience.
- Use mederma, or a similar product, on the incision after the stitches are removed to decrease the scars visibility and promote healing after cosmetic surgery.
- To insure that the effects of your tummy tuck are lasting, do what you can to maintain a healthy and consistent weight. Weight fluctuations can stretch the skin, and leave you needing to repeat the procedure.
surgery procedure as well as on the cosmetic / plastic surgeon so minimising the chance chances of something going wrong.
