I am 12 weeks post op and I've noticed that when my husband and I have sex, I seem to swell more; especially in my pubic mound area. The next day, my abs are super sore! Is this normal?
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Your situation is very normal and will probably resolve with more time, both as it relates to the swelling and the muscle soreness. It will not cause any long term problems with your surgical result.
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Your situation is very normal and will probably resolve with more time, both as it relates to the swelling and the muscle soreness. It will not cause any long term problems with your surgical result.
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Answer: Swelling after sexual activity 3 months after tummy tuck
Sexual activity is very much "exercise" and that and any vigorous abdominal exercises can still "muster up" some swelling after a tummy tuck. The reason you are seeing the swelling in the mons (pubic mound area) is that this is the lowest area of the torso (from a gravity standpoint) and can be the area that swells the most. This will get better. I recommend wearing some compression garments at night if it's not too uncomfortable and also continuing with a good massaging program.
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Answer: Swelling after sexual activity 3 months after tummy tuck
Sexual activity is very much "exercise" and that and any vigorous abdominal exercises can still "muster up" some swelling after a tummy tuck. The reason you are seeing the swelling in the mons (pubic mound area) is that this is the lowest area of the torso (from a gravity standpoint) and can be the area that swells the most. This will get better. I recommend wearing some compression garments at night if it's not too uncomfortable and also continuing with a good massaging program.
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March 26, 2017
Answer: Sex after Tummy Tuck and Increased Swelling? It is not uncommon for patients to report increased swelling that occurs after vigorous exercise, even 3 months after tummy tuck surgery. If your swelling is temporally related to sexual activity, I think it is safe to say that it is related. Similarly, the abdominal muscle soreness is probably related as well. Of course, for more precise advice, your plastic surgeon is your best resource. Best wishes.
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Answer: Sex after Tummy Tuck and Increased Swelling? It is not uncommon for patients to report increased swelling that occurs after vigorous exercise, even 3 months after tummy tuck surgery. If your swelling is temporally related to sexual activity, I think it is safe to say that it is related. Similarly, the abdominal muscle soreness is probably related as well. Of course, for more precise advice, your plastic surgeon is your best resource. Best wishes.
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April 10, 2016
Answer: Sex after tummy tuck Sex can be pretty intense and raises the blood pressure. It might be contributing to swelling. If it bothers you, you might want to take it a little easier. Once you've fully recovered, this should no longer be an issue.
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April 10, 2016
Answer: Sex after tummy tuck Sex can be pretty intense and raises the blood pressure. It might be contributing to swelling. If it bothers you, you might want to take it a little easier. Once you've fully recovered, this should no longer be an issue.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Swelling in Melbourne, Florida After any type of surgery including tummy tuck surgery, it is normal for areas to have a significant amount of swelling which tends to resolve over time and certainly increased activity can increase the swelling. It is also completely expected that it may take quite a bit of time for the swelling to completely resolve. I would discuss this concern in detail with your board certified plastic surgeon. Fortunately, swelling in and of itself does tend to resolve if given enough time.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Swelling in Melbourne, Florida After any type of surgery including tummy tuck surgery, it is normal for areas to have a significant amount of swelling which tends to resolve over time and certainly increased activity can increase the swelling. It is also completely expected that it may take quite a bit of time for the swelling to completely resolve. I would discuss this concern in detail with your board certified plastic surgeon. Fortunately, swelling in and of itself does tend to resolve if given enough time.
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