I am a singer and stage actor. I have read some reports of damage to the diaphragm. How common is it that the diaphragm is affected during a tummy tuck operation. Is there always some permanent restriction afterwards?
April 4, 2010
Answer: Diaphragm and Tummy Tucks Dr Naidu said it best... there is no damage from a tummy tuck to your diaphragm BUT the tightening of your tummy muscles will make it harder to take a full breath if you were a tummy breather. Ideally, the tightening shouldn't loosen to where you were before your surgery so you will have to rely on your chest muscles (as atheletes do) to fill your lungs to the same capacity as before your surgery.
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April 4, 2010
Answer: Diaphragm and Tummy Tucks Dr Naidu said it best... there is no damage from a tummy tuck to your diaphragm BUT the tightening of your tummy muscles will make it harder to take a full breath if you were a tummy breather. Ideally, the tightening shouldn't loosen to where you were before your surgery so you will have to rely on your chest muscles (as atheletes do) to fill your lungs to the same capacity as before your surgery.
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April 1, 2010
Answer: Should see no change in diaphragm I agree with the other surgeons on the theoretical raising of the diaphragm. In 20 years of performing this surgery, including in singers and performers, I believe that this only a theoretical concern and have never seen this problem or even heard of a patient having an issue with this. Good luck.
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April 1, 2010
Answer: Should see no change in diaphragm I agree with the other surgeons on the theoretical raising of the diaphragm. In 20 years of performing this surgery, including in singers and performers, I believe that this only a theoretical concern and have never seen this problem or even heard of a patient having an issue with this. Good luck.
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