Tummy Tuck Post Op Discomfort
Two weeks into my friends tummy tuck post op recovery she told me that she wasn’t sure she would do it again. If there’s one thing that talking with my friends and reading online has told me it’s that people who have cosmetic surgery or maybe more importantly people who have tummy tucks are not fully aware of the discomfort that they are embarking on.
It’s not the intensity that seems to be the driving force behind the temporary reversal in attitude, it seems to be the nearly unending nature of the pain. I think the problem stems from the fact that many people may not fully realize the extent to which a tummy tuck is invasive to the body. A persons whole torso is invaded and large portions are removed including in some cases the tightening of major mid-frame muscles.
Doctors can do much to alleviate the pain and discomfort through several means at their disposal. Of course pain relief medication is always an option, compression garments can help to some degree and now some doctors are even prescribing pain pumps similar to those used by patients with major diseases like cancer.
These pumps allow the patient to control how much medication is administered at any given moment depending on the pain they feel. They can be very effective for those who have had major surgery even if it’s cosmetic surgery. Apart from the financial consideration of a tummy tuck the avoidance of pain is probably the second largest reason people choose not to have the surgery.
Think about it, if money was not the issue and pain was not the issue the risk reward ratio tilts heavily in favor of having the surgery. Once doctors figure out how to eliminate the pain of tummy tuck post op they will have gone a long way in opening up new markets for their surgical product.
In my humble opinion the pain should not be the determining factor for whether or not to pursue a tummy tuck. There are far more important factors to be considered and weighed when the decision has to be made. My advice would be to seek multiple professional opinions about your individual situation and find out what they have to say about tummy tuck post op recovery in the conversation.
In way of disclaimer, I want to make it clear I am not a medical doctor nor have I had medical training and the advice or recommendations in this post should in no way be used in lieu of competent medical advice. Please consult your trusted medical provider for the latest and most accurate information about tummy tuck post op recovery and procedure.
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