An abdominal binder is an essential surgical body garment used in the early postoperative stage of surgical treatments like an abdominoplasty (abdominoplasty) or an abdominal liposuction. Inning accordance with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 121,653 abdominoplasties were carried out on men and women in the United States in 2008. Abdominal binders are essential in the postoperative care of these patients.
What Is an Abdominal Binder Used For?
An abdominal binder serves numerous essential functions, especially in the early postoperative stages of an abdominal surgical procedure. An abdominal binder provides compression and assistance to both the upper and lower abdomen. It helps to enhance blood flow and oxygen levels at the operative site, increases recovery and lowers swelling. With all these enhancements, the patient is able to get out of bed earlier and walk around more quickly. This additional improves breathing and promotes the healing process and a rapid recovery.
Other Uses
An abdominal binder may be suggested and recommended in other surgical procedures and circumstances, such as during pregnancy in specific circumstances, after the delivery of a baby and to support weak abdominal muscles due to aging. It may likewise be used for obesity or paralysis. Abdominal binders come in sizes from extra little to small and medium, large and extra big and extra-extra large,
How to Use Abdominal Binder?
An abdominal binder is usually used in the operating space immediately after surgery. The doctor recommends instruction as to the length of time it ought to be used. Normally for the first 2 weeks, it is worn constantly, after which it might just be removed for showers and after that replaced. After 3 weeks, it might need to be used just in the day time. Your doctor will offer instructions based on your progress. Having two abdominal binders is extremely suggested so they can be interchanged when one is being washed.
How to Measure?
The correct measurement of the abdominal binder for a comfy fit that uses the right amount of compression is important. The measurements and sizing must be done prior to having the surgical procedures. Measurements are taken next to the skin without clothing. A stage 1 garment is used for the first 2 weeks postoperatively. It is bigger and less tight to accommodate any preliminary swelling. A second stage garment is worn 2 to 8 weeks postoperatively or longer; it is a smaller sized and tighter binder.
How Long Should You Wear an Abdominal Binder?
If you had your child by means of natural birth, then 1-2 weeks of usage will suffice. If you had a C-Section, then the quantity of time compression must be experienced is over the full course of the recovery period — usually 4-6 weeks. In a day, an Abdominal Binder ought to be used for an optimum period of 8-hours.
What to Consider While Using Abdominal Binder
People who dislike latex ought to use a latex-free abdominal binder. This will prevent an allergic reaction, which can include a rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue and throat and shortness of breath and trouble breathing. This is a medical emergency. Immediate treatment need to be administered if any of these symptoms happen.
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