Abdominoplasty Swelling Remedies

The abdominoplasty procedure is a plastic surgery operation in which the patient undergoes some trimming of the abdomen. The goal of this surgery is to achieve a fitter and leaner abdominal area. The extent of the trimming of excess skin, tissues, and fats is dependent on how much flab is present. The operation can reach up to three to five hours depending on the extent of the person's weight and excess skin and tissues. After the operation, the patient is expected to take medications to prevent infections and combat swelling. In spite of this, the patient may find him or herself swollen during the first several weeks after the procedure.
Remedies for Swelling
This complication is something that should be expected after the abdominoplasty procedure. Since it is a normal turn of events, the surgeon who did the surgery expects this and will prescribe medications and remedies for this. Inflammation is usually the primary cause of the swollen appearance of the patient after the surgery. There are a lot of drugs and medicines which can fight this but the patient should expect there to be some swelling. This may last up to several months depending on how receptive to recovery the patient is. Some individuals are slow healers while others heal fast enough. Taking some vitamins and minerals to facilitate faster healing may work for most people, especially when it comes to the swollen appearance and the scarring.
Another recommendation may be to apply cold compresses to the affected area. It is important that the application of the cold compress be approved by the doctor. If it is not recommended by the doctor, be wary of it. It is best to consult the attending surgeon or doctor about any remedies that friends and relatives recommend. Better yet, ask beforehand about any recommendations or remedies to make you better able to prepare. After the abdominoplasty, the doctor might recommend that the patient move around a bit to encourage healing. Lying in bed and not doing anything may result in longer recovery time.