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Why Do You Weigh More After a Tummy Tuck?

It is normal to weigh more after a tummy tuck for the first two to four weeks. The gain is fluid, not fat — here is why the scale goes...

Why Do You Weigh More After a Tummy Tuck?

It is normal to weigh more after a tummy tuck for the first two to four weeks. The gain is fluid, not fat — here is why the scale goes...

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Does Your Period Affect Tummy Tuck Recovery?

Hormonal water retention can temporarily add to tummy tuck swelling and make your compression garment feel tighter, and the first period after surgery is often irregular. Here is what changes,...

Does Your Period Affect Tummy Tuck Recovery?

Hormonal water retention can temporarily add to tummy tuck swelling and make your compression garment feel tighter, and the first period after surgery is often irregular. Here is what changes,...

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Should You Wear Your Compression Garment While ...

Yes — early in recovery you usually should wear your compression garment while working out. What to wear at the gym in each phase, how to handle sweat and hygiene,...

Should You Wear Your Compression Garment While ...

Yes — early in recovery you usually should wear your compression garment while working out. What to wear at the gym in each phase, how to handle sweat and hygiene,...

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Can You Be Around Your Pets After a Tummy Tuck?

Yes — you can be around your pets right after a tummy tuck. Here are the house rules for dogs and cats: lifting limits, leash walks, litter duty, bed-sharing, and...

Can You Be Around Your Pets After a Tummy Tuck?

Yes — you can be around your pets right after a tummy tuck. Here are the house rules for dogs and cats: lifting limits, leash walks, litter duty, bed-sharing, and...

Can You Drink Coffee After a Tummy Tuck?

Most people can drink coffee again within a few days to a week after a tummy tuck. Here is the phase-by-phase timeline, how caffeine affects swelling and sleep, what to...

Can You Drink Coffee After a Tummy Tuck?

Most people can drink coffee again within a few days to a week after a tummy tuck. Here is the phase-by-phase timeline, how caffeine affects swelling and sleep, what to...

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Can You Smoke or Vape After a Tummy Tuck?

No — surgeons ask you to avoid all nicotine (cigarettes, vapes, patches, gum, pouches) for at least 4–6 weeks before and after a tummy tuck. Here's why, what counts, and...

Can You Smoke or Vape After a Tummy Tuck?

No — surgeons ask you to avoid all nicotine (cigarettes, vapes, patches, gum, pouches) for at least 4–6 weeks before and after a tummy tuck. Here's why, what counts, and...