I can't stand up straight 3 weeks post op Tummy Tuck. Is this normal?

Beautiful motorcycle.  Check with your plastic surgeon but I would generally advise you to wait 4-6 weeks.  Best of luck.

Thank you for your question.  It is important that your body has been through a major surgery and you don't want to push yourself too soon after surgery.  With a tummy tuck it is best to wait at least 4 to 6 weeks before resuming exercise, I recommend waiting 6 weeks for long distance...

Keloid scars are characterized by their growth potential and increased degree of inflammation within the skin. Unlike non-inflamed scars, keloids have the potential for growth beyond the original footprint of injury. Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or...

There are so many conditions that can result in back pain. Back pain after tummy tuck surgery is common for the first couple weeks after surgery. Usually patients are asked to remain hunched to prevent stretch and pull on the fresh repair site. There are so many potential factors, without a...

It is common for labia in women and the scrotum in males to become bruised, black and blue, after a tummy tuck. The simple explanation is that even a few drops of deep blood move down fascial planes with gravity and lymphatic flow to this area. It will resolve in most cases rather promptly....

Some surgeons use compression garments and some surgeons do not. I have gone back-and-forth with the use of these but now use them routinely. I have my patients were their garments for six weeks 23 hours a day. Please check with your particular surgeon as to  his or her protocol concerning...