Why Do I Need Compression After a Tummy Tuck?
Many patients scheduling a tummy tuck at my NYC practice ask about recovery, which always leads to a discussion about compression. After your surgery, compressing the tummy tuck area is incredibly important. This is because that during the surgical procedure, the skin on your abdomen is separated from the muscles of the abdominal wall. This separation can potentially create a space—and this space can fill with fluid because your tissues have been injured and tend to ooze quite a bit in response. Preventing a Seroma We don’t want the oozing fluid to collect under the skin, because it can pool and … Continue reading
