Did I comprise anything by coughing 8 months after TT and MR?

Hello. Great question.  A personal examination is needed to properly address your concerns. Please schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon for further evaluation.

Thanks for your question.Soreness with coughing is normal even after 8 months since tummy tuck with muscle repair. It is not likely that some damage has been done to your repair this later after surgery, but it is always better to check with your plastic surgeon.

Thanks for your inquiry, it is highly unlikely you hurt your muscle repair from coughing 8 months out,  but if you are not feeling less pain quickly, discuss with your surgeon, good luck.  

Great question!  Generally after 8 months, everything has scarred in and the chances of suture popping are hard to do.  However it is still possible so having an examination with your plastic surgeon will determine if anything needs to be done.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsaiBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Coughing would be highly unlikely to affect your tummy tuck at eight months post op. The sore muscles may be related to coughing but not a direct indication that anything is wrong with your abdominoplasty. I hope you feel better soon!

Very unlikely. Generally speaking, it is difficult to disrupt a well performed abdominal wall plication by coughing (especially 8 months postop).  If this does occur, it is usually associated with significant discomfort, swelling, and/or bruising. 


  


 Best wishes.