Bel Red Center for Aesthetic Surgery
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1260 116th Ave NE, Ste 110, Bellevue, WA 98004
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What is the post-procedure care for a Tummy Tuck?

You should follow all post-procedure care tips outlined in your post-operative instructions.

• Keep a dressing over the incisions and drain sites.
• Wear compression garments as instructed
• Avoid strenuous activity as instructed
• No tub soaking until OKd by the surgeon
• Sleep with your head slightly elevated and pillows under the knees to reduce tension on the incisions.
• Avoid exposing the suture scars to sun for at least 12 months. If exposure is unavoidable, use a strong sunblock