It is not uncommon to have "muscle pain" for some time following the tummy tuck. This usually indicates that the muscle repair was performed well. This discomfort usually subsides after a few weeks, but can start up again once you are cleared to re-engage in exercise. Even then it gets better... more
Muscle pain and torn stitches after Tummy Tuck?
I have 2 questions. First I want to know if muscle pain is normal and how long it should last. And I would also like to know if the 2 stitches that tore should have been restitched and if my scar will be terrible because of this.
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A: Pain after Tummy Tuck is expected
Muscle pain after a tummy tuck is routine. Everyone is different, but I tell my patients to expect to require a narcotic for 7 days. Most patients are pain-free by two weeks. If two sutures in the skin came out, the wound is typically left open. If they were replaced, the chance of the wound becoming infected... more
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