1 year 3 months after tummy tuck with lipo & still very tight, will this disappear?

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So it's been 1 year and 3 months since ive had my tummy tuck procedure with liposuction. Honestly, i am blown away by the result, i didn't think it was going to be this good but i still feel a lot of tigthness, y stomach feels like a rubber (resistance band) and it just seems like its getting worse and not better everyday. Is it likely, that this will disappear? I mean i knew that i was gonna have a little bit of numbness even after i heal but this is kind of too much.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mirakuruyall,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm glad to hear that you're happy with your tummy tuck and liposuction results! Feeling tightness and numbness after a tummy tuck is normal, but it usually improves over time. However, each individual's healing process is unique, and some patients might experience these sensations for an extended period.

At 1 year and 3 months post-op, it's possible that you might still be experiencing tightness due to the natural healing process. One way to potentially alleviate the tightness is by incorporating exercises that focus on stretching and strengthening your abdominal muscles. This can help improve your range of motion and promote a more comfortable sensation in the area.

That being said, I highly recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon or another board-certified plastic surgeon. They can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored advice and recommendations.

Thank you for your question, and I wish you the best of luck on your journey to feeling more comfortable.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @mirakuruyall, thank you for your question.  While it's normal to experience some tightness and numbness after a tummy tuck, the severity and duration of these symptoms can vary from patient to patient.
It's important to keep in mind that everyone's healing process is unique, and some patients may take longer to fully recover from their procedure than others. Additionally, certain factors such as the extent of the surgery, surgical technique and the patient's preoperative characteristics can impact the healing process.  Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.  American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

At a year and three months post op you are fully healed from your surgery.  If you are still experiencing tightness you may want to consider massages and regular stretching exercises.  Remember to go slowly and build intensity gradually.

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

It's great that you are blown away by your results.  From time to time we do have patients who feel that things don't feel quite right and are too tight or rubbery after tummy tuck surgery.
I recommend that you massage lotion into the site daily, or twice a day if you can.  This may help you get used to the way things feel, and help your body adjust to the surgery, even now, one year and three months after surgery.

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