Full Tummy Tuck with Scoliosis

asked 1 year ago by Riverside in Riverside, CA
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: scoliosis

I am thinking of having a tummy tuck, but I have scoliosis, and I am wondering what would be the implications? What will be the recovery time? and what precautions am I looking for? what should I expect?

9 answers to Full Tummy Tuck with Scoliosis

Tummy Tuck and Scoliosis

Your scoliosis will probably not be a significant factor in your abdominoplasty surgery and recovery. For a few days after surgery, you will not be able to stand completely rect because of the tightening of the abdominal area. I haave my patients use a walker for the first few days post-op to take some of the posture stress off their back: this helps a lot and you might want to have a walker for those first few days. Other specifics off your recovery and answers to your... more

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and Scoliosis

Your history of scoliosis does not pose a problem with you having a tummy tuck in my opinion. When you schedule your consultation with your plastic surgeon make sure this issue is addressed with them. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck with Scoliosis...

Scoliosis is not a contraindication for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedure. Your surgery and recovery experience should not be any different than any other qualified candidate. Some patients complain of mild back discomfort for the first 5 to 7 days following the surgery. This is due to the patient not being able to stand completely in an upright position due to the skin tightening that takes place during the surgery. I recommend a full evaluation and consultation with a Board... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck

Your recovery would probably be no different than any other patient. If you had a large degree of asymmetry, that might still be visible after your surgery.

David A. Lickstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Full Tummy Tuck with Scoliosis

There is no or minimal relationship between these issues. Please see in person at least 3 boarded plastic surgeons in your area to discuss.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck candidates

Many women have varying degrees of asymmetry and scoliosis with regard to their trunk. I have not seen any issues in recovery or results that are obtained. Expect temporary back pain and discomfort for 1-2 weeks until posture improves, and persistent body asymmetry.

Hayley Brown MD
Henderson Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck with scoliosis

The problem of scoliosis should not preclude the abdominoplasty . In fact there would be the same indications as in a non-scoliosis patient. The surgeon should be made aware of the problem at the time of the consult. You should be evaluated by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Scoliosis and tummy tuck

A tummy tuck can certainly be done in a scoliosis patient. Interestingly the incision shodl be double checked with the patient both lying down and standing up.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck with scoliosis

There are few if any precautions for patients with mild degrees of scoliosis. One interesting side effect is htat the belly button never appears to be in the center.