After a Tummy Tuck What Happens to the Stitches to Repair Ab Separation. I Am 34 Days out and Feel Them More.

February 6, 2012
Asked By:Working Mom40 in Iowa

When I bend over I get a twinge of pain I feel like is from the stitches used in the ab separation. I had a 2" separation that was closed from the top to the bottom. I have been feeling great but just lately I feel like at the top and middle I feel a couple stitches. Are these permanent? Do they dissolve? What can I expect? I go by to my PS in 2 weeks -- just wondering if it is something I should worry about.

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February 9, 2012

Answer: Sutures for the muscle repair in a tummy tuck

February 9, 2012

Answer: Sutures for the muscle repair in a tummy tuck

February 7, 2012

Answer: Usually Permanent Sutures

February 7, 2012

Answer: Usually Permanent Sutures

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