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It Has Been Three Months Since my Surgery. How Long Will my Stomach Be This Hard and Tight?

asked 11 months ago by natbug in Humble, TX
Latest answer by Ronald H. Stefani Jr, MD
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Tags: 3 months post-op, hard, timing

2 answers to It Has Been Three Months Since my Surgery. How Long Will my Stomach Be This Hard and Tight?

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Tummy tuck

Wounds and scars usually get better for 12 months. I expect you will get improvement progressively for another 6-9 months. Ask your surgeon about massage and stretching exercises. I hope this info helps.
Ronald H. Stefani Jr, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck recovery

At 3 months things should be softening. Massage can help. It may take up to 6 months for all edema to resolve. Discuss with your surgeon your concerns. Things usually improve with time. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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