I realized there would be stomach pain with a tummy tuck but why am I experiencing such bad back pain? I was given Valium to help for "muscle spasms" and that doesn't seem to do anything. I have stopped taking Percocet since I am at the 2 + week mark so Ibuprofen was suggested and that does nothing. I only receive temporary relief from bending over in the shower and allowing the hot shower water to "massage" the back area. I am still wearing the surgical binder.
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Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
You have horizontal redundancy that has resulted in a vertical crease due to skin redundancy. My favorite technique to fix this is a combination of creating horizontal tightness with a reverse tummy tuck and lower body extension of the tummy tuck incision line. These two maneuvers will avoid a...
It is best to follow your physicians' instructions. If you are unhappy with their recommended treatment protocol then it is best to discuss it directly with them.