Can skin be too tight after tummy tuck?

April 26, 2014
Asked By:links85

It's been 11 days since I had a full tummy tuck and tightening of the mucles done, but it feels like the docter took too much skin and that I will never be able to walk upright again.The area between my belly button and where my pubic hair starts is significantly smaller and doesn't look right.The skin is just so tight.Will the skin strech and look normal again?Will I be able to walk upright again without agonising pain?

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March 27, 2020

Answer: Too much skin can be removed with a tummy tuck and would lead to wound disruption.

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Answer: Too much skin can be removed with a tummy tuck and would lead to wound disruption.

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