Recovery from a Tummy Tuck
Following your tummy tuck cosmetic surgery you will be given instructions to help aid your recovery and lead to a successful outcome of your procedure.
For one to two weeks after your tummy tuck, Â depending on your particular case and the recommendation of your cosmetic surgeon, sleep with your upper body (head, neck and shoulders) significantly elevated. Attend all follow up appointments with your surgeon, the first of these will be scheduled 3 or 4 days after surgery, and will continue until you are released from his care.
From the time you check into the hospital until all the sutures are removed, refrain from using any nicotine based products. This includes any form of smoking or chewing, and nicotine supplements such as patches or gum. Finally, refer all questions and concerns to your doctor’s office promptly; the only stupid question is one you did not ask.