If you are dealing with loose skin or separated abdominal muscles after pregnancy or significant weight loss, you may be interested in getting a tummy tuck. Medically known as an abdominoplasty, this popular body contouring procedure removes excess skin and fat while tightening your abdominal muscles. It is not a weight loss procedure and works best for patients who are close to their goal weight.
Your routine after a tummy tuck can have a big impact on your results. Your Girlfriend the Plastic Surgeon® Dr. DeLuca-Pytell can guide you through some plastic surgery habits to follow up on your tummy tuck, which can allow you to maintain your results once you have recovered from surgery.
Maintain your newly toned tummy by exercising for 30 minutes each day. Aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging, biking, or swimming are beneficial, and yoga is particularly helpful after a tummy tuck.
Because big fluctuations in weight can cause changes to your tummy tuck results, it is best to stay within five pounds of your initial post-op weight. It is also ideal to wait until you are done having children before undergoing a tummy tuck.
Along with preventing weight gain, certain foods can support skin health and recovery after your surgery. Lean protein, such as chicken, fish, tofu, and beans, can aid in tissue repair, and antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, spinach, and nuts reduce inflammation and promote healthy skin.
Protecting your skin from the sun is another essential plastic surgery habit, particularly shortly after your tummy tuck procedure. If the treatment area is exposed when you are outdoors, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 to prevent hyperpigmentation and promote overall skin health.
Dr. DeLuca-Pytell will discuss how best to care for yourself while recovering from your tummy tuck and explain which habits promote the best healing after plastic surgery. You may be prescribed antibiotics, anticoagulants, or topical creams to apply to your incision site. We will also suggest a compression garment to help with swelling, which is important to wear for the recommended amount of time.
The recovery period is an important part of your plastic surgery journey, whether you underwent a tummy tuck or another procedure. Your Girlfriend the Plastic Surgeon® Dr. DeLuca-Pytell will guide you through some notable plastic surgery habits to follow up your tummy tuck. Contact our office today to get started with your personalized plastic surgery journey.
I am a wife, mom, and native Metro Detroiter who loves 80’s music. Chances are, I am a lot like you. After almost fifteen years of plastic surgery practice, I opened my own solo practice in January 2019.
My goal is to offer high-quality plastic surgery in a relaxed and comfortable environment that doesn’t feel like most doctor’s offices. A patient myself, l know how it feels to be on the other side of the examination table. I have designed an office with that in mind.
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