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Will my Cough Compromise my Results?
I had a tummy tuck nearly 3 weeks ago and have developed a bad cough and cold. I'm trying my hardest not to cough but I'm worried I may have compromised my muscle repair. I have been more sore around the abs but haven't experienced any unusual pain. I'm more swollen than before but not excessively and I have been more active. How can I tell if I caused damage? Would I be able to feel it? There is no notice bulge. It just looks swollen in both the upper and lower abdomen so hard to tell.
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Coughing after a tummy tuck
Strong persistent coughing after a tummy tuck can potentially pull apart the muscle repair. I instruct my patients to wear the abdominal binder we provide them, and to push on their stomach/hold it when coughing, sneezing, or straining.
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Cough Compromising Tummy Tuck Results at 3 Weeks
Although a cough could potentially compromise the muscle plication, cough is sometimes unavoidable. If there are no bulges you are likely fine. Followup with your plastic surgeon. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Coughing after Tummy Tuck
Not only to protect your muscle repair, but also to keep yourself comfortable, I would recommend calling your surgeon and asking for a cough suppressant prescription. A quick exam by your surgeon will tell whether or not you have damaged any of the repair.
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Coughing and tummy tuck
Coughing vigorously can be a problem. Wearing an abdominal binder and sometimes holding a pillow across the abdominal area and pushing inward a bit while coughing can help minimize the risks. You should probably have the cough checked out.
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Will my Cough Compromise my Results?
Although forceful coughing is not helpful when recovering from a tummy tuck it usually does not rip the sutures apart. It is a good idea to wear your garment and as mentioned hold your abdomen when coughing or sneezing.
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Will my Cough Compromise my Results
It is possible but not likely. Your surgeon may be able to tell on examination, but your probably would not in most circumstances. you might want to ask your physician about cough suppressants. Thanks, all the best.
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Muscle Repair Likely Intact
Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Fortunately your muscle repair is most likely safe from your coughing. Most surgeons perform the repair in two layers just to be on the safe side. It would be very difficult for you to disrupt the repair. Try to concentrate on getting better.
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Bulge after tummy tuck with coughing
It may be difficult to tell if you did any damage to the repair at this point in time. Coughing can certainly disrupt the repair and this is concerning. Contact your doctor. Get a cough suppressant. He can call in an Rx cough suppressant, use your binder.
Good luck.
sek
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Coughing after a Tummy Tuck
Based on the information provided, you should follow up with your plastic surgeon for an examination. Chances are you are ok but it better to be safe than sorry.
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Cough after Tummy Tuck
Based on the information you have given, you should make an appointment with an internal medicine doctor for treatment of the cough/cold. Be sure to follow up with your Plastic Surgeon to monitor your healing, and discuss any concerns you may have.
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