Is It Okay to Laugh Hard While Recovering from Tummy Tuck?

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Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	 It is nice to hear that you are doing so well that &ldquo;laughing hard&rdquo; is  even an option.  If you were my patient I would say laugh as much as you want ( it is much more fun than the alternative).

	It is very unlikely that you will do any physical harm while &ldquo;laughing hard&rdquo; while recovering from tummy tuck surgery. Unfortunately, however, you may find it to be uncomfortable/painful.

	Best wishes.

John J. Corey, MD · Answer

Yes but not too hard!!! Laughing, coughing and sneezing all can hurt a bit but I have never had anyone do any permanent damage to their result by doing these. I have had patients pop a few sutures while coughing, but not enough to mess up their result...I usually advise my patients just to keep a pillow handy for the first few days after to support their tummy if they feel one of those things coming on!!

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