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How Do I Know if I've Damaged my Tummy Tuck?

January 3, 2011
Asked By:sewmama in Austin TX

I had a tummy tuck, lipo on hips, thighs, flanks, and umbilical hernia repair on Dec. 13th and lifted my garage door on Jan. 2nd. How do I know if I caused damage? I am not in pain but I can't tell if there is swelling under my bellybutton since that area was still somewhat swollen anyway.

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January 4, 2011

Answer: Avoid heavy lifting after surgery

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January 4, 2011

Answer: Avoid heavy lifting after surgery

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December 6, 2014

Answer: Probably No Damage...

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December 6, 2014

Answer: Probably No Damage...

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January 5, 2011

Answer: Damage to Tummy Tuck

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 5, 2011

Answer: Damage to Tummy Tuck

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January 4, 2011

Answer: It's almost impossible to damage the repair from a tummy tuck but it's not impossible.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 4, 2011

Answer: It's almost impossible to damage the repair from a tummy tuck but it's not impossible.

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Did I ruin my tummy tuck by lifting?

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Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Did I ruin my tummy tuck by lifting?

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