Can a tummy tuck muscle repair be too tight? What are the indicators that the muscle has been overcorrected.

If your muscles were too tight, you would be very uncomfortable and have difficulty in anything other than a very bent over position.  Shortness of breath could be a complication from anesthesia or, worst case scenario, an indication of a pulmonary embolism. I would encourage you to reach out to your plastic surgeon. 

If your shortness of breath has persisted, you should be evaluated for the possibility of pulmonary emboli or blood clots in your lungs. Not to scare you, but this can be life threatening if more clots occur in the lungs. I would urgently discuss with your surgeon or primary care physician immediately.As long as your tests are negative, the tightness will resolve with time.

Very good question.  First, it would be nice to know how long ago your abdominoplasty procedure was performed.  Second, is the difficulty breathing without the garment on??  You should inform your Plastic Surgeon about the difficulty breathing.  Many times there may be tightness and mild difficulty breathing during the first few weeks.  Anything more than that should be immedicatly evaluated.  In rare instances, the muscle tightening may be released and resutured less aggressively.Hope this answers your question.  Best of luck.Dr. T