After abdominoplasty
From the day after surgery, you should shower daily. After showering, the wound should be carefully dried without rubbing. The tapes can withstand showering. The tapes are kept as protection for the wound until the stitches are removed (usually 7-14 days). Before coming in for stitch removal, the suture lines should be showered at home more generously and longer than usual to facilitate stitch removal.
After stitch removal, the tapes are changed weekly, and taping continues for three months until the follow-up appointment. You can go to the sauna no earlier than three weeks after abdominoplasty. The condition is that there are no bruises or swelling left. Arnizen™ Cream Gel can be used for bruise care, and Scarsilc gel can be used for scars.
Sudden straightening of the body should be avoided for a couple of weeks. A support garment should be worn day and night for three weeks, and then as prescribed by the doctor. Physical exertion should be avoided for a week, but normal, gentle movement daily is important. Heavy lifting and lifting should be avoided for six weeks. We recommend lymphatic therapy before and after the procedure.
Follow-up appointments are scheduled three months and one year after.
Please contact Cityklinikka if:
- there is unexpected pain in the wound
- the wound is still bleeding
- the wound becomes infected
- fever rises above 38 degrees
- the wound swells or fluid accumulates in the surgical area
For all matters related to the procedure, you can contact the clinic at +358 201 777 288.
In urgent cases, you can call the plastic surgeon’s emergency number at +467 02761 333.
