Am I doing any damage to my tummy tuck by coughing?

Question

i had a tummy tuck and lipo on hip flanks 1 week ago i have had an a tickly cough since mostly at night am i doing any damage apart from it being painful to cough

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

A small amount of coughing is not likely to cause any problem with your TT.  If the skin is healing well and there are no areas of abnormal swelling you are likely fine.  Check with your surgeon about whether your sit up muscles were sutured back together.  If they were, it is likely to be more uncomfortable to cough and you could potentially disrupt the repair with too strong coughing.  Be sure to give your abdomen as much support as possible by wearing your abdominal binder and ask your surgeon to recommend a cough suppressant.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations to you for receiving a #TT! Your question is about #coughing and doing #damage to your TT. If you cough with a lot of pressure, please hold a firm pillow against your abdomen. Try to avoid hard coughs. If you feel a pop sensation or note any area of swelling that is new, please contact your #BCPS. Be well!

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Strenuous activity including coughing  and sneezing after Abdominoplasty with muscle repair- can loosen or dislodge the sutures. If you must- I would hold a pillow tightly over the abdomen at that time.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Coughing hard after tummy tuck can ruin your results, but you would know for example you may see a bulge that wasn't there before. Please contact our office to get a link to our  "7 keys to a great tummy tuck" series.

Stephen E. Zucker, MD (retired) · Answer

You can and should keep your airway open and
lungs fully expanded by coughing after your operation. Ask your doctor to show
you how to splint your abdominal wall by hugging a pillow against it and
coughing into it to alleviate discomfort.

Am I doing any damage to my tummy tuck by coughing?

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