I have tightness when sitting 6 weeks post Tummy tuck. Any suggestions?

I believe it's because at this point in healing you're still swollen and can still at times not vertical, become more swollen. I think that is what may be causing your tightness. Give it some more time and I think you'll feel much better.Thank you for your question.Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

It is not unusual to feel tightness 6 weeks after surgery. There is nothing to worry.  You do not need to do anything special.   Be patient.

Hi listowelAfter 6 weeks, you should be cleared for all activity, however that clearance can only come from your doctor.  I think you have a combination of residual spasm and muscle shortening.  When cleared by your doctor, I suggest you try arching your back over one of those large exercise balls.  You can also hang from a chin up bar to stretch out.  Either way, if ok with your doctor, do this two or three times a day, and hold the stretches about 30 sec.

You are very early in the healing process at this point. Healing from surgery will take time. In the initial phase after surgery, within the first three months, there is a period of inflammation and scarring that must occur in order for you to heal. During this time your tissues will swell and feel hard like "concrete". Over ensuing months these processes will subside and the inflammatory process gives way to scar softening and remodeling. It is during this time that you will start to see your results appear and the tightness and firmness subside. I tell my patients that they will not see their final results for at least to 6 months. I would suggest you continue walking, these sensations should continue to improve with time.Best wishes.

This situation is common after a tummy tuck especially when liposuction is used as well.  The hardness comes from fibrosis due to the liposuction and the tightness comes from muscle shortening and muscle cramps.  After clearance is given for normal activity it is good to stretch the abdominal muscles using a chinning bar or by extending the back over a large exercise ball.

The situation you are describing is quite common after tummy tuck. Concrete like feeling is because of liposuction usually. Massaging the hardness of liposuction helps . Its not worrisome. It will soften in a month or two.