Difficulty buttoning pants after tummy tuck can last a few months

Brooke R. Seckel, MD answers: How long before you get final results from a tummy tuck?

I had a full tummy tuck early October. I'm still having a hard time getting my pants buttoned. When should I expect to see the final result?


Brooke R. Seckel, MD
20 days ago
By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

You will see the results of your tummy tuck immediately. However, wound healing progresses for at least a year.

Problem buttoning pants can be the result of pulling the abdominal skin down. The skin on your waist on the sides of your abdomen is also pulled down, so many patients have this problem.

In time as you are able to stand fully upright and straight the sides of your abdomen will stretch, your posture will improve and the problem buttoning your pants should go away.

Web reference: http://drseckel.com/surgical-procedures/result-oriented-tummy-tuck-abdomino
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