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Are Muscles Prone to Spasm After a Body Lift?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: frequency, improvement, muscle spasms, prevention, reduce, spasms

Are "Charlie-horses" in the stomach a common side effect after a body lift? What can be done to reduce them?

2 answers to Are Muscles Prone to Spasm After a Body Lift?

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Muscle Spasm after Body Lifting

Thank you for the question. Muscle spasm is very common after tummy tuck surgery. During this operation the abdominal wall muscles (which have separated during pregnancy and/or weight loss) are sutured to one another (muscle plication). Because of the “muscle work” that is done during this procedure some muscle spasm after surgery is quite common. Your surgeon may be able to use muscle relaxants orally to help you during this phase of your recovery. I hope this... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift

Muscle spasm after lower body lift is common. You need to see your plastic surgeon for exam and treatment.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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