There are few things more distressing than a ruptured spleen, but having to struggle with nausea and vomiting after major surgery is a close thing. Nearly one-half of patients who have major abdominal operations experience abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. A rupture of the spleen is commonly accompanied by serious internal bleeding due to the pressure exerted on intraperitoneal blood vessels . And yet there’s an uncomfortable fact about this condition that many patients have trouble facing: the fact that it is impossible to recover from a ruptured spleen without significant bed rest for at least several weeks – and then several more weeks of convalescence at home under careful supervision even after hospitalization is over.
Do you have a large belly or big hips but small waist? Is it interfering with your daily life, your confidence and self-esteem? If so, a tummy tuck might be right for you. However, it is an invasive procedure that requires significant recovery time — 2 to 4 months. This article will explain how long does it take a tummy tuck to heal and what patients should expect.
Read on to learn more on How Long Does It Take A Tummy Tuck To Heal, Tummy Tuck And Bbl Together Recovery and Recovery After a Tummy Tuck and BBL
How Long Does It Take A Tummy Tuck To Heal
If you are interested in having a tummy tuck because you want to get rid of excess fat and skin, one of your main concerns will undoubtedly be the recovery time involved.
Aside from the benefits of an improved and strengthened core and a firmer, smoother abdominal profile, you also can expect some scarring as you would with any other form of surgical procedure.
With a board-certified cosmetic surgeon and first-class aftercare, how long will it take to heal, and will the scars fade? We are going to offer answers to these important questions in this post.
Generally speaking, the recovery period can vary from patient to patient and case to case, but it is not unheard of for the incision to be fully healed within 2 to 3 months.
As you will see below, there are ways that you can quicken up and improve the healing process.
Do Tummy Tucks Leave Big Scars?
With questions like this, we must give an honest answer. Although it would be awesome to tell you that scarring will be unnoticeable, this is not realistic.
With any tummy tuck, you should expect to have a large and upside-down T shape scar running across your abdomen.
Most skilled surgeons, however, will try to make sure the incisions and tummy tuck are performed as low down on your abdomen as safely as possible to make the scarring as inconspicuous as possible.
How Do You Care for An Incision After a Tummy Tuck?
A qualified and experienced surgeon will always do their very best to ensure that any scarring you are left with has the best chance of healing quickly and fully.
Along with their comprehensive aftercare, there are several things you can do to take care of the incision to help the scarring heal fully after a tummy tuck.
Follow Care Instructions Closely
First and foremost, you must follow the care instructions provided to you by the surgeon who performed your tummy tuck.
This should include general hygiene, pain management and wound care instructions.
Monitor Your Tummy Tuck Scar Closely
While you rest up and patiently wait for your tummy tuck scarring to heal, while following the care instructions provided, you need closely monitor it for any signs of infection.
You must contact your surgeon if you feel it may be infected as this could lead to more permanent and prominent scars.
Use Topical Treatments Correctly
Topical treatments can help with swelling and scarring.
However, they are only effective if you start using topical creams and lotions at the right time.
Only when no scabs are covering the incisions can you start applying topical treatment.
By far the easiest topical treatment to use is one that contains silicone, whether it’s in the form of sheeting, cream, or gel.
Silicone can replicate the outermost layer of the skin’s occlusion properties to maintain scar tissue hydration and make sure that there is not an excessive amount of collagen produced.
Other topical treatments worth considering are any that include cocoa butter and vitamin E.
As there are not many studies into their effects, it may be that they are just good for moisturisation purposes, which indirectly can help the healing process.
Moisturise, Moisturise and Moisturise
Speaking of moisturising, you should start doing this as soon as the tummy tuck incisions have fully closed.
If you don’t wait, you could stop the incisions from closing fully and create the perfect place for infections to develop.
Avoid Clothing and Products That Could Cause Irritation
If your tummy tuck scar is irritated, it will only make it worse. Avoid clothing and products, therefore, that could aggravate things.
It may mean you need to change your routine a little and can’t wear some of your favourite outfits, but it will be worth the sacrifice when you have a slimmer and firmer abdomen and overall body shape to show off in those tighter clothes.
Avoid Tanning Exposed Scars
If you love to lie in the sun, until your scars are healed, it is best to cover them up when you are out in the sun.
If your scars are exposed too much to the UV rays of the sun, it will make the scarring thicker and darker.
Although sunscreen is great perfection, until your scarring has healed, it’s best to use clothes.
Tummy Tuck And Bbl Together Recovery
A tummy tuck and BBL combo is trendy these days, however, some aspects raise patients’ concern. Can I get a tummy tuck and BBL at once? Is it safe to combine these procedures? How about recovery after a tummy tuck and BBL. Today we are going to cover these and other questions.
If you are considering having cosmetic surgery, you may be researching different procedures to determine if they reach your aesthetic goals. It may seem to make sense to combine a few different surgeries into one session, and often, it does. You could be thinking: “Since I am already having surgery, and will be under anesthesia, why not go ahead and just get all of this done at once?”
Can I Combine a Tummy Tuck and a Brazilian Butt Lift?
There are certainly some procedures that work very well when done together, while others are better done separately.
While it is surgically possible, combining a tummy tuck and a Brazilian butt lift is not recommended for some patients, while for the right kind of patient it’s an option. Each case is individual and needs to be evaluated by a board certified cosmetic surgeon.
Sometimes, combining certain surgeries can be a plus perhaps even offering better results and a shorter recovery time. During a mommy makeover, where several areas are being targeted (i.e. stubborn fat deposits, saggy skin, and breast) it would be beneficial to combine liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast lift into one surgery session.
Liposuction is normally performed as part of the tummy tuck procedure and the breasts and tummy are both on the front side of the body making the process easier to manage for the surgical team and offering you a shorter recovery time than if these surgeries were done individually. Keep in mind that combining these is still a surgery and comes with amazing benefits but also a more substantial recovery time.
Is It Safe to Do BBL and Abdominoplasty Together?
Each procedure takes a certain amount of time to perform and during that time, you are under anesthesia. Even though severe adverse reactions to anesthesia are rare, being under anesthesia has associated risks and the longer you are under, the more the post-operative risks increase.
Before any surgical procedure, you will undergo some tests and labs to determine your overall health. The surgeon will discuss the procedures and options with you to determine what scenario is the best fit for your unique circumstances.
Both the tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift surgeries can take fairly long on their own so combining the two would take special consideration. Patient safety is our top priority.
Recovery After a Tummy Tuck and BBL
Your level of aftercare and how well you follow the surgeon’s post-surgery instructions are critical elements in determining the final results of your procedure. For example, if you are seeking a nice round bottom and a flat tummy, the surgeon will let you know which things you can and cannot do after surgery to ensure those results.
BBL recovery is approximately 4 weeks and involves sitting on a special cushion that prevents you from putting weight on your buttocks. Some patients can return to work after one week, depending on their job, but are not allowed to do anything strenuous for at least 4 weeks.
Tummy tuck requires a recovery period of 4 – 6 weeks. The first several days you will have trouble standing up straight and you can not lie on your stomach.
One of the largest obstacles of combining BBL and tummy tuck is that there is no way for you to sit, rest or sleep in a position that will completely follow the recommended recovery instructions for either procedure.
With a BBL you cannot put any pressure on your buttocks for several weeks, and with a tummy tuck you can not lie on your stomach and it is recommended that you use a resting position like if you are lying in a recliner chair.
Taking time to rest and recover is necessary to give your body time to heal. Due to the nature of these two surgeries, finding a position to rest or sleep could be challenging and could make your recovery longer than if you did the two procedures at different times.
BBL surgery in tandem with a tummy tuck would mean a fairly extensive recovery process.
In conclusion, I should say it is possible to combine Brazilian butt lift surgery with a tummy tuck into one procedure, especially with a triple board-certified, highly experienced surgeon like Dr. Angelina Postoev. However, your safety, health, and results are most important. Sometimes it is wiser to take the slightly longer route to ensure you obtain the result you desire with the least amount of risk.