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Can I Tear or Break a Suture if I Stretched my Abs Accidentally After Mini Tummy Tuck?
I had an extended mini tummy tuck with muscle repair three weeks ago. I accidentally stretched my legs while in bed. I felt my muscles being stretched, specially my lower abdomen. Could I have torn a stitch or ruin my muscle repair? What symptom would I feel if I did tear one?
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dg4865
in Miami,Fl
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Breaking a suture after mini tummy tuck
A mini tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure.
Patients who received this procedure should be aware of the recovery process afterwards. This may consist of some bruising, swelling, and discomfort for several weeks to several months after the surgery. If the patient has also received a muscle repair at the same setting, we inform them of their physical limitations after the surgery. We ask that the...
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Tearing muscle repair after mini tummy tuck
It is possible to stress or tear or rupture or disrupt a muscle repair with marked activity. You should be examined by your surgeon
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Tearing suture repair of abdomen
I doubt that after three weeks and with mild stretching you injured your muscle repair. However, without an exam I can not tell you for sure.
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