Tummy tuck and liposuction

Techniques between surgeons differ and post-op day six is still early but usually after a tummy tuck in my San Francisco practice patients notice significantly tighter abdomens. 

Generally, it can be quite common for patients to walk slightly bent over secondary to the tightness.

You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  Abdominoplasties are fantastic ways to contour the abdomen and remove excess skin as well as tighten the core muscles of the abdomen.

I hope this helps.

Steven Williams, MD

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Most patients will have some tightness, discomfort, and pain after a tummy tuck with liposuction 6 days prior. This is especially true with a full tummy tuck since the muscle under the skin is tightened. As mentioned, most patients cannot stand fully straight for a few days.

Liposuction by itself may not give you tightness, discomfort, or pain. But, when combined with a full tummy tuck, you should have some or all of those symptoms for several days (1-2 weeks).

You state that you can grab a "handful" of skin on each side of the belly button. If you had a full tummy tuck, then you should still be able to grab some skin on the sides, but it should feel like less skin is being grabbed.

It is possible to have a mini tummy tuck and not feel muck tightness, discomfort, or pain. Talk to your surgeon and clarify what you had done. Good luck.

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