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Bronchitis 3 Weeks Post-Op TT, Will this Interfere with Internal Sutures?

Had tummy tuck almost a month ago, at almost three weeks I developed bronchitis, will this possibly interfere with the internal sutures?

10 Doctor Answers | Asked by soozeeeq in Chicago IL
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Tummy Tuck - Bronchitis 3 Weeks Post-Op TT, Will this Interfere with Internal Sutures?

Excessive coughing at this early stage can, in fact, cause a problem. It's not clear exactly how long it takes for things to heal after a tummy tuck, but the range of a minimum of 6 weeks has been described, and quite possibly longer. Violent, severe and/or repeated coughing risks disrupting or stretching the sutures that were placed to repair your muscles. I would advise you to have this treated as quickly as possible and to contact your PS to let him or her know what is... more
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Bronchitis 3 Weeks Post-Op TT, Will this Interfere with Internal Sutures?

This certainly can be a concern during your healing process. Heavy coughing can lead to problems with your muscle plication. Work closely with your Primary Doctor to make sure your recovering from your Bronchitis. Make sure you are also wearing your abdominal binder religiously.
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Bronchitis 3 Weeks Post-Op TT, Will this Interfere with Internal Sutures?

Yes it is possible but based upon the limited information posted I would see my surgeon of record ASAP.

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Bronchitis within 6 - 8 weeks following tummy tuck can precipitate breakage of the muscle repair

It is the powerful coughing that can be precipitated by the bronchitis that is the issue. The explosive forces created by the coughing do test the repair of the abdominal wall muscles and can break or cause the sutures to tear. This will undo the muscle pication which can be observed as a bulge of the abdominal wall when standing - where there had not been one since the surgery. Generally, it can take 6 - 8 weeks for enough healing to occur so that intense coughing won't disrupt the... more
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Cough three weeks after tummy tuck

Your bronchitis or cough may make you uncomfortable after your tummy tuck, but is unlikely that you will rupture sutures or do any damage. Support your abdomen with a binder, a cold air humidifier may reduce irritation, and use a cough suppressant if you can. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
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Bronchitis post tummy tuck

It is still early enough that deep coughing could disrupt the inside repair. keep a binder or garment on, hold your tummy with deep coughs. get treatment for your cough to keep it in check but still allow you to treat the bronchitis.
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It could....

Hello, Bronchitis could be associated with coughing which may disrupt early healing especially where the muscle was repaired. If you smoke, that also may delay would healing. Try to get the bronchitis under control ASAP and limit smoking as much as possible. Get your doctor involved to give you his or her prophylactic regimen. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video
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Coughing after Tummy Tuck

After a tummy tuck it usually takes about six weeks for enough healing to occur to allow for significant pressure to be applied to the abdominal wall. Significant coughing can apply enough pressure to disrupt the sutures during this early phase, especially when done repeatedly. This can result in a reseperation of the abdominal musculature in the center or in worst case scenario, it can stir up bleeding and lead to a hematoma. You can try to control the pressure by... more
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Bronchitis after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. It is unlikely that any harm has been done to your tummy tuck surgery results secondary to the bronchitis episodes. If you had a coughing fit severe enough to increase intra-abdominal pressure to the point of breaking sutures you would likely know it (heard or felt a muscle plication stitch break). You may have also noticed a change in contour (abdominal wall bulge) if a stitch had broken. Bleeding may also result from increased intra-abdominal... more
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Effect of bronchitis on internal sutures after abdominoplasty

If your bronchitis is accompanied by a lot of deep, repetitive coughing, it could have an effect on the internal closure. This complication lessens as time elapses and more healing has taken place. If you have any reason to believe that the closure could have been compromised, then definitely see your plastic surgeon for post-operative evaluation.
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