I understood the first two years were going to be all about healing, it's a big surgery. But five years out, I have pain, swelling, and a tightness any time I do anything that involves using my core. (I moved boxes of paper yesterday). I immediately felt the hot, tight, stretching pain in my abdomen. What can I do to help this? Does massage help? I'm apprehensive about more surgery. This keeps me from meaningful physical activity. Pain scale is 4-7.
January 16, 2023
Answer: Abdominal pain after a tummy tuck Thank you so much for your question. In your case I will recommend you to go for a physical consultation with your surgeon and get evaluations done, in this way you can have a proper answer to your question. Best of luck Dr. Quiroz
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January 16, 2023
Answer: Abdominal pain after a tummy tuck Thank you so much for your question. In your case I will recommend you to go for a physical consultation with your surgeon and get evaluations done, in this way you can have a proper answer to your question. Best of luck Dr. Quiroz
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January 15, 2023
Answer: Long term pain following abdominoplasty Thank you for your question. What you describe is most unexpected. I have no simple answers. Perhaps knowing exactly what was performed and a thorough understanding of where you started and how you are now could provide some clues. I would encourage you to return to your surgeon and see what they recommend. If you find their suggestions inadequate, I would seek a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. I wish you a satisfactory outcome.
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January 15, 2023
Answer: Long term pain following abdominoplasty Thank you for your question. What you describe is most unexpected. I have no simple answers. Perhaps knowing exactly what was performed and a thorough understanding of where you started and how you are now could provide some clues. I would encourage you to return to your surgeon and see what they recommend. If you find their suggestions inadequate, I would seek a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. I wish you a satisfactory outcome.
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