Could a sneeze pop my suture? (Photo)

April 27, 2015
Asked By:ed143008 in Houston, TX

a couple of days after my tummy tuck i sneezed and i tried to hold it in i felt tightness but i dont think i felt a pop! now i have a buldge like 3 inches above my belly button dr has drained it 2 times and said i didnt tear it based on him feeling it. but the buldge is still there again! i am now 2 weeks 3 days post op help!

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Answer: Buldge after Tummy Tuck

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2015

Answer: It is extremely unlikely that a sneeze would disrupt the results of and abdominoplasty.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2015

Answer: It is extremely unlikely that a sneeze would disrupt the results of and abdominoplasty.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2015

Answer: Depends on what type of suturing was performed

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2015

Answer: Depends on what type of suturing was performed

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Sutures & Sneezing

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