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Normal Tummy Tuck Recovery?

I had a Tummy Tuck 3 weeks ago. On the second day, I was out of bed, walking almost normal. I hear several people say that they could hardly stand straight, but I was able to stand straight after one week, with no pain. Is this normal?

Asked 34 months ago by Flower in Baton Rouge, LA
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Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty Recovery

Thanks for the question. The healing period for a tummy tuck will vary from person to person, and this variation is based on several factors including: Type of tummy tuck (full abdominoplasty versus mini-tummy tuck, for example); fitness of patient prior to procedure; type of pain control utilized in the peri-operative period; and the patient's pain threshold. All these factors come into play in determining the recovery in the post-operative period. Your progress certainly falls within the... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Recovery is very variable

Hi there- Patients vary significantly in their recovery experience after tummy tuck surgery. There are now many different techniques described, and these will contribute to these differences, but also differing levels of fitness and different pain thresholds account for these variations. If you are pleased with your outcome, I would consider myself lucky to be having such a pleasant recovery, as most patients do have more discomfort for the first week than it sounds like you are... more
Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Post Tummy Tuck recovery

Yes it is "normal." But normal is very variable. You sound like you got a good result from a good surgeon. Congratulations. Keep up the good work, but don't overdo it.
Jack Gelman, MD
Frankfort Plastic Surgeon
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