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Windsor Cosmetic Surgery | TummyTuck

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Getting Your Life Back to Normal

· We encourage you to start walking almost immediately after your surgery to diminish the risk of blood clots in your legs, as a result of immobilization from the anaesthetic. Even while you are resting, you should be moving your feet and ankles frequently to promote circulation in your legs. In our experience, this will help you will recover much faster, and with fewer complications.

· Bruising and discolouration are to be expected. This will mostly disappear in approximately 2 - 4 weeks. You may find, due to swelling following surgery, that you appear larger than before surgery. Skin tightening begins about 4 weeks after surgery and continues slowly up to one year. A feeling of tightness in your abdominal wall may persist for several weeks. This is a natural result of removal of excess tissue and will resolve with time.

· You may experience some numbness and tingling in the skin over the areas that have been operated on. This will also resolve with time.

· Social activity involving large amounts of alcohol and sexual activity should be limited for approximately one month. During this period, avoid lifting objects heavier than 5 kg and strenuous aerobic activity. By and large, you should let your body be your guide. If it doesn’t hurt, go do it. If it does hurt, stop.

· Do not smoke for at least 6 weeks after surgery.

· Once your incision is completely healed, we advise you to cover it with surgical paper tape for a period of 4 to 6 months. This will help to support the scar and keep it flat. You do not have to remove the tape on a daily basis, as it may tear your skin. Replace it only when it comes off on its own.

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