Here’s a list of a few items that will help you after your body contour surgery. Most of them can be found at Albertson's, Target, Tom Thumb, and CVS. Commonly known brands are listed in italics for reference. Store brand and generic forms are less expensive and may work just as well. For ease of purchasing, most of the items listed below include links to Amazon.
Dressing/Wound Care Supplies For Body Contour Surgery
Listed below are some items that may be helpful to you depending on what type of surgery you are going to have. Look for the specific procedure(s) you will be undergoing; the supplies listed there are what you will need.
Dressing Supplies For Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Lower Body Lift, Back Lift
- Gauze (4×4 gauze or gauze rolls)
- Tape for dressings (paper tape may work best)
- Disposable exam gloves (nonsterile; vinyl or latex or nitrile)
- Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic)
- Chlorhexidine (HibiClens)
- Alcohol pads
Dressing Supplies For Arm Lift (Brachioplasty), Thigh Lift
- Gauze (4×4 gauze or rolls)
- Tape for dressings (paper tape may work best)
- Disposable exam gloves (nonsterile; vinyl or latex or nitrile)
- Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic)
Dressing Supplies For Liposuction
Nutrition After Tummy Tuck Surgery
Here are some things to pick up to help with your nutrition after mommy makeover and tummy tuck surgery.
- Clear liquid drinks with sugar (not diet drinks, not artificial sweeteners). Examples to consider: Sprite, Gatorade, cranberry juice, apple juice, ginger ale. These are helpful for the first night.
- Light soup, like chicken noodle soup. Also helpful for the first night.
- Probiotics (can be either yogurt, smoothies, or tablets; Activia (a Fort Worth company!), Yoplait Plus). Helpful to keep your gut working correctly after surgery.
- Protein drinks. Ideally you should take about 0.6 grams of protein per pound of body weight after surgery to promote good healing. Drinks like Premier Protein Plus can be very helpful.
Other Supplies For After Body Contour Surgery
Garments For Body Contour Surgery
You’ll want to have a garment to wear, and a garment in the wash; it’s probably best to have two garments. Some well-known brand names are listed in italics. A few good websites to consider: Shapermint , Bare Necessities, Women’s Shapewear on Amazon , Rhonda Shear
Garments For Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Lower Body Lift, Liposuction Of The Abdomen And Flanks:
A girdle or body shaper with a lower tummy control panel (Spanx, Gotoly)
Garments For Thigh Lift Or Thigh Liposuction:
Garments For Arm Lift (Brachioplasty):
Spandex long sleeve shirt. (Spanx Arm Tights, Rhonda Shear)
