No tightness or pain after tummy tuck and liposuction

To be able to judge this accurately and fairly a pre and post op pictures will be required.I would say check with your plastic surgeon on this matter. There is tightness after a tummy tuck but the perception of this is similar to preceiving pain which will depend on your pain threshold.

The skin tends to tighten somewhat as it heals. Also, the abdomen usually is tight due to spasm after a tummy tuck, and this usually lasts for weeks. Everyone is different however, and there are different types of tummy tuck. Your ps can give you an idea of what to expect. Hope this helps. sek www.drkasden... more

Usually the first week after the surgery the tightness and discomfort is the most noticeable due to the swelling from the surgery. Typically you would not be able to pinch excess skin. Also during the first week most surgeons ask you to walk with a slight bend in your back to avoid tension on your incision.... more

A true abdominoplasty procedure involves resection of skin and subcutaneous fat; tightening of muscles; and a repositioning of the external umbilicus with respect to the overlying skin flap. In the early postoperative period, patients may experience pain or may be numb in certain areas.  Seek the advice... more

Techniques between surgeons differ and post-op day six is still early but usually after a tummy tuck in my San Francisco practice patients notice significantly tighter abdomens.  Generally, it can be quite common for patients to walk slightly bent over secondary to the tightness. You should discuss your... more

The answer to your question is quite simple. You need to talk with your treating surgeon and discuss the procedure with him/her. Obviously, there are many surgical variations of tummy tuck and liposuction. 

HI- I agree that it sounds like you may have had a limited operation. I would review with your surgeon exactly what technique was used, and what you should be able to expect as healing and dissipation of swelling occur. There are several variations of the abdominoplasty (I personally perform 4 different tummy... more

Your story does sound unusual to say the least.  During your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon you should have discussed your goals and expectations.  It sound to me like there was a degree of lack of communication.  I would review the procedure with your surgeon and discuss your... more

Hello, Tummy tuck surgery varies by type and extent. Some surgeons do not routinely include muscular repair or extensive skin removal as part of the operation. Some patients do not benefit by the same extent of surgery as others.You might want to have a sit down with your surgeon to ask this question and to... more

You are correct to be concerned. All my patients always complain of being too tight after surgery and not to be able to stand up straight for few days after, due to tightness of abdominal skin. Most likely, you did not have enough skin removed, or you might have had a Mini-tummy Tuck with liposuction, instead... more