Care after abdominoplasty
1- It is mandatory to have a companion after being transferred to the ward and for 2 to 3 days after that.
2- Start the diet with liquids and continue the low-salt and low-fat diet if tolerated. (A low-salt and low-fat diet should be observed for up to 6 months.)
3- Avoiding constipation by consuming plenty of liquids and fresh fruits and vegetables, and if necessary, using laxatives.
4- Avoiding smoking and alcohol for at least 4 weeks after the operation, especially in combination with painkillers and sleeping pills.
5- Avoid taking aspirin and blood anticoagulants for 2 weeks after the operation, except with the coordination of the doctor.
6- As soon as you start walking as soon as possible after the operation, it will reduce the swelling and reduce the possibility of clot formation in your legs (at least 3 times a day).
7- It is better to walk bent over in the first 2 weeks. This will reduce the amount of secondary pain and discomfort, as well as the high pressure on the surgical incision and the possibility of opening the edges of your wound.
8- Avoid driving until you have regained full range of motion in all directions of your shoulders and arms and you are using painkillers and sleeping pills.
9- The time to return to work is usually between 2 and 4 weeks after the operation.
10- When going to the bathroom, someone must be by your side to know that your condition is stable.
11- Avoid touching the wound directly with water pressure during the bath and do not apply shampoo or soap to the wound.
12- Avoid being in the bathtub or going to the swimming pool in 4 to 6 weeks after the operation.
13- Check the wounds every day for infection and keep them clean.
14- You should wear a girdle 24 hours a day for 6 weeks after the operation.
15- To prevent the belly band from getting wet or skin irritation caused by it, it is better to put soft sterile gauze on the wounds and around the drains, if any.
16- Sunbathing causes darkening of the operation site. Please avoid sunbathing until it heals.
- For 14 days after the operation, the head should be in a position of 30 degrees and put a pillow under the knees, you can sleep bent on the side.
18- Avoid heavy activity, but absolute rest is not necessary.
19- If the intensity of the pain increased abnormally instead of decreasing and it was accompanied by symptoms of fever, chills and severe redness and heat at the operation site, contact us.
20- Drains are removed 5 to 8 days after the operation, depending on the amount of secretion. You can take a bath one day after the drains are removed.
21- Eating pineapple and celery juice is recommended to reduce bruising and swelling. You can also use seafood and fresh fruits. Please avoid eating heavy foods that lead to constipation.
22- Your normal activities, including sexual activities, can take place 2 weeks after the operation.
23- It is normal to have pain after the operation, which responds to ordinary painkillers.
24- You can start exercising one month after the operation, but heavy sports are not recommended until 4 months after the operation.
25- Anti-scar creams are used as soon as the wound is completely healed (4 weeks after the operation). How to use: 2 to 3 times a day and 3 hours after each use, wipe with cotton and warm water.
26- If you see any abnormal problem, contact us.
27- Using prescribed medicines until they run out.
28- Blood coming out of the back holes is normal.
29- After the operation, the nurse will change the dressing and drain the secretions in your home for three sessions one day in between.
30- If you have had a buttock injection, place a pillow under the waist and one under the thighs for the first week so as not to put too much pressure on the buttocks.
31- The dates of visiting the office are one week after the operation, two weeks, one month and 3 months after the operation.
Producer: Maryam Nusrat Abadi
Source: Bruner Sodarth
Compilation date: summer 1400
Revision date: three years later “Mir Hosseini Hospital Shiraz”
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