Clicking noise in my muscle repair after 3 weeks post op tummy tuck when sitting down. Any suggestions?

September 25, 2015
Asked By:sarah789 in American Canyon, CA

I m 3 weeks post op full tummy tuck . My recovery was great for the first 2 weeks but in the third week i heard a clicking sound in the area of muscle repair . Another issue that i have is swelling after i do a lot of mouvement or effort .

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September 26, 2015

Answer: Tummy tuck

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September 26, 2015

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September 29, 2015

Answer: Symptoms such as you describe

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Answer: Symptoms such as you describe

September 27, 2015

Answer: Clicking noise in my muscle repair

September 27, 2015

Answer: Clicking noise in my muscle repair

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September 26, 2015

Answer: Clicking sound after tummy tuck

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Answer: Clicking sound after tummy tuck

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