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?
Answer: Adverse effects on the diaphragm after tummy tuck Hi there-
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Answer: Adverse effects on the diaphragm after tummy tuck Hi there-
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April 7, 2010
Answer: The diaphragm should not be affected by tummy tuck, but tightening the rectus may temporarily change the way you breathe The diaphragm should not be injured or affected by tummy tuck surgery. However, tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall will temporarily change the way you use your abdomen in breathing. Patients feel tight and will tend to want to not breathe so deeply immediately after surgery. This will likely change your singing, but this should resolve as you heal and adjust to the new position of your abdominal wal.
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April 7, 2010
Answer: The diaphragm should not be affected by tummy tuck, but tightening the rectus may temporarily change the way you breathe The diaphragm should not be injured or affected by tummy tuck surgery. However, tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall will temporarily change the way you use your abdomen in breathing. Patients feel tight and will tend to want to not breathe so deeply immediately after surgery. This will likely change your singing, but this should resolve as you heal and adjust to the new position of your abdominal wal.
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July 28, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck should not cause an issue with the diaphragm It should not cause an issue. If the plication or suturing together of the separated muscles is not an important variable in you procedure, it can be excluded and the possiblity of changes in the diaphragm virtually eliminated.
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July 28, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck should not cause an issue with the diaphragm It should not cause an issue. If the plication or suturing together of the separated muscles is not an important variable in you procedure, it can be excluded and the possiblity of changes in the diaphragm virtually eliminated.
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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 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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