Post-Operative Instructions

• When you awake from your procedure, you will find that you are wearing an abdominal binder, girdle, or tight leg garments. These are to be worn at all times, for at least six weeks, except during showering, and should be laundered frequently to keep clean.


• During the first few days, there will be fluid oozing from the small incisions. This fluid was placed during the procedure to allow for both a better cosmetic result and pain control. It is always the case that some of this comes to the surface after the surgery. It may appear red, but this is also normal and should not cause concern. Do not be alarmed by this fluid.


• Do not take any aspirin or aspirin-containing medicines for two weeks after surgery. If you have any pain, take Tylenol or the prescription medicine you were given after the surgery. You may resume all of your other medicines on the day after surgery.


• You may shower 72 hours following your surgery.


• For the first two days following the procedure, you should do only light physical activities such as walking to the kitchen or dining room to eat, to the bathroom, or elsewhere that is not strenuous (do not stay constantly in bed). You should not drive during this period.


• For the next week, you should do limited regular activities such as going to the grocery store or doing other non-strenuous activities.


• Beginning two weeks after surgery, you can resume light exercise such as walking or swimming.


• After one month, you usually can resume all activities without limitations.


• After surgery, please immediately call the office for any signs of shortness of breath, fevers, undue pain, or lightheadedness.


• You may have some bruising for two weeks, and at least 4-6 weeks of swelling after surgery. Be patient! The swelling will resolve with time.


• After a few weeks, there will be some areas where we worked that feel hard or firm. This is the swelling resolving and NO CAUSE FOR CONCERN.

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