3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck Pictures: What to Expect During Recovery
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3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck Pictures: What to Expect During Recovery

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  • 27 December 2024

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Tummy tuck surgery also known as abdominoplasty is the ideal solution to treat sagging skin in the abdominal area, that result after rapid weight loss such as after pregnancy and post gastric sleeve surgery. Tummy tuck aims to restore a tight and attractive shape, and sculpt the body

It is a common cosmetic procedure that tightens the muscles underneath the belly and removes extra skin and fat. A successful Healing and recovery process is crucial to achieve optimal results.

This article focuses on what patients can expect at the three-week mark following a tummy tuck with illustrative pictures.

What Patients Should Expect During the Overall Recovery Stages?

Significant healing progress has been done at this stage, but residual swelling, scarring, and other physical changes remain part of the recovery process.

Discomfort sensation, pain, and tightness around the incision site and the sutures.

Restricted movement ability and ability to work.

Gradual visible changes in the operation site: ِ A close observation of the week by week tummy tuck recovery photos reveals gradual improvement of the incision appearance and resolution of some side effects such as redness, bruising, swelling and skin texture changes over the healing process and recovery period.

Swelling in the site of surgery that will sometimes be controlled by the insertion of a drainage tube that collects and discards the accumulated fluid from the body and wearing a compression garments for a month after the surgery

Swelling is an important issue for several reasons. The presence of fluid in the site of surgery increases the risk of postoperative infection, retards the healing process and minimizes the efficacy of the tummy tuck surgery.

Gradual appearance of the tummy tuck surgery results that progress over time.

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3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck Recovery Stages Week by Week With Photos

The first week: immediate healing process

The body starts the healing process to the incisions so signs of inflammation will be more visible at this stage, these signs and symptoms usually include pain and swelling. Mild to moderate pain which can be managed by analgesic, discomfort sensation in the overall body and in the site of operation started the next day after the anesthesia effect disappears.

Swelling starts and continues to progress during this week, to manage swelling you will find a drainage tube extruded from the site of injury to rid out accumulated fluids. Patients may feel tightness and constriction from the sutures in the incision site.

Most important tips during week 1 after tummy tuck

In order to reduce swelling and promote the healing of tissues compression garments are frequently worn. Following doctor instructions is important to avoid infection in the suction tube connection site

Rest and restricted mobility are crucial during this period. However slight movement and walking inside the home - without any labor- is important to protect from clots formation in the site of injury.

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