Doctor's Appointments After Tummy Tuck Surgery

An important  part of your recovery after tummy tuck surgery process includes your postoperative appointment. It's the time your surgeon can gauge your progress on abdominoplasty recovery and assess any further needs you may have. It is also the time for you to share your thoughts and express concerns. If you want to simply gush with happiness about your outcome, you can do that, too! 

Don't be afraid to discuss any concerns you may have or any dissatisfaction you are feeling with your surgeon. Just don't judge your outcome, yet. Understand that you are still healing and will continue to heal for several more months.  Some of the results of your tummy tuck surgery can be seen within a few days or weeks, while some may take a few months. 

Please check out our Tummy Tuck Forum for support from real tummy tuck patients who have had or are having similar experiences.

Here are some tips you may find useful to help you prepare for your postoperative appointments. You might want to prepare your thoughts in advance and go over any concerns or comments you'd like to make known about the following issues:

• Drains and dressings
  
• Swelling or bloating
  
• Bruising
  
• Hardness of abdomen
  
• Sensitivity
  
• Pain and discomfort
  
• Shape
  
• Asymmetry
  
• Surgical Pressure garments
  
• Scar therapy (silicone sheeting and/or gels)
  
• Exercise or activity
  
• Future procedures
  

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