1. Dr. Paul Pin recommends that our Dallas tummy tuck patients remain under our care at Baylor Hospital overnight. That way our staff can manage your pain and take care of any needs you have in the first 24 hours after surgery.

2. Patients should rest in bed for the first few days following surgery.

3. Do not shower for at least 48 hours after surgery.

4. Keep incisions clean and replace bandages as necessary.

5. Drainage tubes will be removed about five to 10 days after surgery.

6. Stitches will be removed after about a week.

7. A support or compression garment should be worn for about a week after surgery.

8. Have a family member or friend available to help care for you in the days following surgery.

9. Do not smoke or consume alcohol in the weeks following surgery.

10. Take at least one to two weeks off of work.

11. Take pain medications as recommended by your doctor.

12. Do not drive when taking pain medications.

13. Do not engage in strenuous activity for about six weeks.

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