8 weeks post op Tummy Tuck and feeling pain when touching or moving in AB area ? Normal ? When does it resolve ?

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (2 month post-po) the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Pain varies tremendously from patient to patient. Some patients feel totally comfortable within several weeks, while others have discomfort for several months or longer. As long as everything still looks the same, without any NEW swelling or other problems, you can likely just wait until you see your surgeon. If things get worse, ask to see your surgeon sooner. Good luck!

Most patients will be
placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is
usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times
a day so that there are no pressure points. After the first 7 to 10 days the
patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next six
weeks.

Swelling can persist for
several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months,
six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and
penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two
weeks due to gravity as this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.

Considering the fact that healing varies per patient, it would be best to take all of your questions and concerns directly to your surgeon for examination. This will evaluate the healing process and make sure that everything is going well.

Thank you for the question. It is not unusual to have pain that long after tummy tuck. I recommend you dress your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon can go over the details of the procedure that was performed and address the pain issue.  Getting a second opinion can be helpful if you are too concerned.

Some discomfort at eight weeks is possible. If concerned you should see your surgeon to be properly evaluated.