Is It Hard to Breathe After a Tummy Tuck?

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Breathing after a tummy tuck

It should not be hard to breathe after a tummy tuck. You definitely willhave some soreness which will get better usually within tthe first week or so.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Difficulty breathing after a tummy tuck

Tummy tucks are a very popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. Patients undergoing this procedure should understand that there is a significant recovery process afterwards. If you're having difficulty breathing after a tummy tuck the most important step is to find out why. Usually mealy present your plastic surgeon and describe your concerns. One of the known risks after abdominal surgery like a tummy tuck is the development of a clot in the lower extremity which can also... more

Not usually hard to breathe after Tummy Tuck

Hello, Part of the art of plastic surgery is judging things correctly...for example, how tight should the muscular repair should be in a tummy tuck. If it is too tight, breathing issues may occur. This is very uncommon in experienced hands.

Tummy Tuck Side Effects

For several days after a tummy tuck, things will be very tight and it may be difficult to take a really deep breath. However, if you're finding it difficult to take shallow breaths or you experience extreme pain with each breath, call your plastic surgeon immediately.

Difficulty breathing after a Tummy Tuck

Generally speaking, yes, patients complain of difficulty breathing and early satiety after meals. This is typically due to the tightening achieved via the muscle repair with secondary decreased respiratory compliance. Kind of similar to wearing a very tight girdle. This will generally ease after 2-3 months unless you gain weight in which case, it could persist. However, this could be a sign of a much more serious and potentially life threatening condition called pulmonary embolism secondary... more