when can i wear jeans after tummy tuck?
When can i wear jeans after tummy tuck?
18 years of experience
Answered on 10th Jan '24
After tummy tuck, it is usually recommended to avoid tight-waisted jeans in the first weeks of healing. Stick to loose-fitting and comfortable clothing like sweatpants or elastic waist pants, which will help reduce abdominal area pressure. Your surgeon will give specific guidelines on when you can start wearing regular clothing, such as jeans. It is important to follow their advice in order for the healing process to be successful and avoid possible complications. Individual recoveries may differ, so ask your surgeon for personalized advice based on how you are healing and the particulars of your tummy tuck.
17 years of experience
Answered on 29th Nov '23
It's recommended to wait until the swelling has significantly decreased and your surgeon approves the transition to more constrictive clothing. This approval may happen several weeks after the surgery, but the specific timeframe varies.
37 years of experience
Answered on 29th Nov '23
After a tummy tuck,avoid tight jeans or restrictive clothing during the initial weeks post-surgery. It's advisable to wait until any swelling has subsided, bruising has diminished. This period may range from a few weeks to a couple of months.
Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Answered on 31st May '23
- You can wear a limited range of clothes for 1 to 2 months after surgery, and for jeans it's advised to wait 3 to 4 months depending on how your body heals.
- Tummy tuck is a surgery that involves having your stomach opened and stitched up, which wounds your lower abdomen and causes pain when stressed.
- Wearing tight jeans after a tummy tuck will inflict pain and cause inflammation of the operated area.
Always connect with your surgeon if you are doubtful about anything.
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15 years of experience
Answered on 5th Aug '22