I am one week out from TT and want to start standing straight per physicians request. Are there any recommended stretches that can be done to help stand up straight in a timely manner.
Answer: Standing up straight after abdominoplasty Because the skin is pulled tight, and the closure is done with the patient flexed, as well as stiffness from the muscle plication, it is normal to not be able to stand up straight immediately after tummy tuck. I advise my patients to walk as much as possible...and focus on gradually straightening up. With this gentle method, you will be straighten up within 7-10 days of the procedure usually. The more you exercise ( walk), the faster you will loosen up.
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Answer: Standing up straight after abdominoplasty Because the skin is pulled tight, and the closure is done with the patient flexed, as well as stiffness from the muscle plication, it is normal to not be able to stand up straight immediately after tummy tuck. I advise my patients to walk as much as possible...and focus on gradually straightening up. With this gentle method, you will be straighten up within 7-10 days of the procedure usually. The more you exercise ( walk), the faster you will loosen up.
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Answer: Standing up straight after tummy tuck surgery You will eventually be able to stand up straight - I encourage my patients to listen to their bodies (ie, stop if it hurts), but stand up a little more each day as they are walking around. I do not recommend any specific exercises or stretches as it usually just happens on its own. Good luck with your recovery!Dr. Michelle Spring
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Answer: Standing up straight after tummy tuck surgery You will eventually be able to stand up straight - I encourage my patients to listen to their bodies (ie, stop if it hurts), but stand up a little more each day as they are walking around. I do not recommend any specific exercises or stretches as it usually just happens on its own. Good luck with your recovery!Dr. Michelle Spring
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September 10, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck healing Some of my tummy tuck patients are standing straight at one week but most take a little longer. I would not try to rush it too much. You do not want to tear scar or cause a lot of new pain which will slow down your recovery. Just try a little more each day. Good luck.
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September 10, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck healing Some of my tummy tuck patients are standing straight at one week but most take a little longer. I would not try to rush it too much. You do not want to tear scar or cause a lot of new pain which will slow down your recovery. Just try a little more each day. Good luck.
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September 10, 2014
Answer: Skin tension after tummy tuck That's a great question and the answer differs for some patients. In general I tell my patients not to lie flat or stand straight for 48-72 hours. They are to start slow and ambulate with care and assistance at 2 days.
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September 10, 2014
Answer: Skin tension after tummy tuck That's a great question and the answer differs for some patients. In general I tell my patients not to lie flat or stand straight for 48-72 hours. They are to start slow and ambulate with care and assistance at 2 days.
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Not Able to Stand Up Straight after Tummy Tuck It is very common after a tummy tuck to be "hunched" over at the waist. Because of the tightness of the muscle repair and the tightness of the skin closure, our patients are usually not standing up completely straight one week after a tummy tuck. Your body is protecting itself by not standing up straight at this point. I wouldn't worry about not being able to stand up straight and rest assured that eventually you will! I don't recommend my patients do any special stretching exercises during the first month after their tummy tuck. I reassure them that with time they will once again stand up straight. Thanks for sharing!
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Not Able to Stand Up Straight after Tummy Tuck It is very common after a tummy tuck to be "hunched" over at the waist. Because of the tightness of the muscle repair and the tightness of the skin closure, our patients are usually not standing up completely straight one week after a tummy tuck. Your body is protecting itself by not standing up straight at this point. I wouldn't worry about not being able to stand up straight and rest assured that eventually you will! I don't recommend my patients do any special stretching exercises during the first month after their tummy tuck. I reassure them that with time they will once again stand up straight. Thanks for sharing!
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