If I already experience bloating will it ruin a tummy tuck if it happens post-op?

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I sometimes bloat a lot. I have a “tortuous” colon and a lot of food intolerances. Sometimes even if I’m not allergic or intolerant I will bloat a lot. Will this ruin a tummy tuck if it happens after I have the surgery? I didn’t eat a giant meal, I didn’t consume a ton of fluids, something just didn’t digest right. My surgery is 8/14. I’ve already seen an gastroenterologist and was told I have IBS.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. Bloating will not affect your tummy tuck procedure. However, you will have bloating and swelling a few weeks after surgery. Good luck with your procedure.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Klesco,
bloating shouldn't have negative effect on your tummy tuck results. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear Klesco, Thank you for your question. The simple answer is no, bloating will no negatively impact the results of your abdominoplasty. However, you will be swollen for a few months following surgery. Best of luck to you!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. The bloating will not impact your surgical results, but do expect to continue intermittent episodes of bloating during recovery and thereafter.  Certainly follow your gastroenterologists recommendations on diet and things to avoid to help minimize the discomfort. Hope this helps.

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Bloating probably won't affect your procedure. But you should speak with your plastic surgeon first. 
Anyway, if you decide to pursue surgery it’s very important that you find a surgeon whom you are comfortable with and trust and who evaluates you in-person and tailors an individualized treatment plan for you and your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photo's.   No, the bloating will not ruin the tummy tuck , however, you will experience intermittent bloating for several months after surgery.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!  No, bloating will not ruin your tummy tuck results but it can make recovery more uncomfortable for you.  I encourage you to talk to your GI doctor about your upcoming tummy tuck so medication can be prescribed to best control your IBS.

Michael K. Obeng, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. No, bloating will not ruin your recovery. Before you have any surgery, my recommendation is to try to eat healthy, incorporate more protein in your diet to aid your healing. Try as much as possible to get to your ideal body weight or a healthy weight. And also please make sure that your surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and he or she has hospital privileges to do the same type of procedure(s) in the hospital that he or she plans to do on you, and finally an accredited surgery center is used. Thank you and best of luck!

If I already experience bloating will it ruin a tummy tuck if it happens post-op?

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