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Pain, Swelling and Spasms 2 Weeks Post-Tummy Tuck - Normal?

asked 1 year ago by keepthefaith in Arlington TX
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: normal, pain, recovery, spasms, swelling

I have been feeling great and am two weeks post op tt. So yesterday morning I did alittle house work. Well last night I felt very swollen with spasms. I did have muscle repair with lipo. The Dr removed twelve pounds! I had three big boys and lost about sixty pounds. I do wear a compression garmet. I was very fatique and am late for my mestral cycle(not prego had tubal). I do have bad cramping during that time of the month. Is this normal? Do pain and swelling of abdomen have to do with this?

2 answers to Pain, Swelling and Spasms 2 Weeks Post-Tummy Tuck - Normal?

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It is normal to have pain and swelling.

It is normal to have pain, swelling, and spasm 2 weeks after tummy tuck especially if you have exerted your body (with house work).  Patients will have pain after tummy tuck.  Most of my patients take pain medication for about 1-2 weeks; 3 weeks if their pain threshold is low.  Swelling is expected after tummy tuck.  With liposuction, swelling will persist longer.  If you do activities, swelling will increase as well.  Spasm is also common as tummy tuck involves... more
Sugene Kim, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of venous... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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