You can have the best results in the world, but being mentally and physically unprepared for recovery will affect your experience.

Dr. Koehler and his team believe the more you know at the pre-op appointment about what to expect, the less anxiety and questions you’ll have later and the better the outcome.

Compression isn't going to make or break your result, but it is helpful and speeds up your recovery. Find out what types of compression garments Dr. Koehler recommends as well as how often and how long he recommends wearing them.

Kirstin asks Dr. Koehler everything you need to know about what will happen after mommy makeover:

• When can you get back to work and the gym?
• How much support will you need during recovery?
• What complications can happen if you don’t follow post-op instructions?
• What do we do for pain?
• Do we use drains for tummy tucks?
• How long does it take to see results?
• What is lymphatic massage and does it help with recovery?
• How can we minimize scars?

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Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler, a surgeon with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and his trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery.

Have a question for Dr. Koehler or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at https://alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/ and we’ll answer it on the podcast.

Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is located off Highway 98 at 7541 Cipriano Ct in Fairhope, Alabama.

To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/

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