Can tummy tuck cause gas discomfort?

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John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Tummy tucks can lead to abdominal discomfort from the surgery itself, pain meds used after and increased pressure due to muscle plication.  Fortunately, these symptoms are usually temporary.  Please voice these concerns with your surgeon.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

David Dellinger, DO, FACOS · Answer

During the process of an abdominoplasty, the muscles are tightened resulting in increased intra-abdominal pressure. Patients with loose abdominal muscles to begin with may experience some initial discomfort but this resolves over time as the body adjusts to the change in abdominal tension.

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