I'm a 60-yr old female with good physical health. I had a Tummy Tuck on 5 weeks ago, and now I am having a lot of tightness. One day I think I'm progressing well, and then the next I feel as if I've stepped by several days. I have been wearing a fairly tight compression garment and am uncomfortable without it. I thought I would start feeling better and not as tight as time goes on but haven't. Is this tightness normal at this stage? Also, should I change to a less fitting garment? Please provide any additional suggestion for a speedier recovery. This surgery has really taken its toll on me. I don't seem to be improving as quickly as I feel that I should.
August 27, 2018
Answer: Re: tummy tuck recovery Thanks for your question. Some degree of tightness is normal after tummy tuck, and this dissipates over the weeks and months following the procedure. The exact degree of tightness and rate of recovery varies a great deal by patient. Some patients find the abdominal garment to be very annoying, and others find that it makes them more comfortable. In short, there is a great deal of variability in the recovery process, and yours sounds well within the bounds of normal. Of course, if you have any concerns of an urgent problem, you should contact your surgeon.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Re: tummy tuck recovery Thanks for your question. Some degree of tightness is normal after tummy tuck, and this dissipates over the weeks and months following the procedure. The exact degree of tightness and rate of recovery varies a great deal by patient. Some patients find the abdominal garment to be very annoying, and others find that it makes them more comfortable. In short, there is a great deal of variability in the recovery process, and yours sounds well within the bounds of normal. Of course, if you have any concerns of an urgent problem, you should contact your surgeon.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Most patients will continue to have some tightness and a pulling feeling for 3-6 months after their surgery. This is normal as that area has been tightened so much from surgery. It will eventually get better over time.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Most patients will continue to have some tightness and a pulling feeling for 3-6 months after their surgery. This is normal as that area has been tightened so much from surgery. It will eventually get better over time.
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August 1, 2015
Answer: Is tightness after tummy tuck normal? Hello! Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help! Tummy tuck is an excellent method for shaping the belly and create a flatter and sculpted abdomen after the procedure. Given your desires, I do believe that you would be an excellent candidate for this procedure in order to remove the excess skin/soft tissue of your lower abdomen and contour the areas of your belly. Also, abdominal wall tightening may optimize your result. Stretch marks to the level of your umbilicus will also be excised. I would highly recommend continued diet and exercise prior to any consideration for body contouring as getting down to your ideal weight prior to the procedure will certainly give you the best results. Also, a continued healthy and active lifestyle will be needed in order to maintain the benefits that the procedure has given to you. I typically recommend a 6 week period of no strenuous activity/vigorous exercise along with an abdominal binder for the same time period. It usually takes 6-12 weeks for full healing and swelling to subside before results final. Your description sounds typical after this procedure. Best wishes!
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August 1, 2015
Answer: Is tightness after tummy tuck normal? Hello! Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help! Tummy tuck is an excellent method for shaping the belly and create a flatter and sculpted abdomen after the procedure. Given your desires, I do believe that you would be an excellent candidate for this procedure in order to remove the excess skin/soft tissue of your lower abdomen and contour the areas of your belly. Also, abdominal wall tightening may optimize your result. Stretch marks to the level of your umbilicus will also be excised. I would highly recommend continued diet and exercise prior to any consideration for body contouring as getting down to your ideal weight prior to the procedure will certainly give you the best results. Also, a continued healthy and active lifestyle will be needed in order to maintain the benefits that the procedure has given to you. I typically recommend a 6 week period of no strenuous activity/vigorous exercise along with an abdominal binder for the same time period. It usually takes 6-12 weeks for full healing and swelling to subside before results final. Your description sounds typical after this procedure. Best wishes!
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