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How long do your tummy muscles hurt after tummy tuck?

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wendywuApr 4, 2014

I had a tummy tuck 6 weeks ago and my upper tummy muscles are still very sore.

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

Thank you for your pictures. This type of resume can occur with a tummy tuck. This appears to be normal bruising. Your Lovenox may have contributed to this. I would immediately contact your plastic surgery. Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck

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Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD

The general guideline for outpatient surgery is 6 hours.  Make sure your doctor is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  It seems that you are young and healthy so the risk of anesthesia is really, really, really small.  If you are concerned about anesthesia, then talk no...

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M. Scott Haydon, MD

Sorry for your frustration. I agree with Dr. Whitfield. The sciatic nerve should be very medial to the path of the liposuction cannula. I don't have a good explanation for your pain, but an EMG and NCV should be able to document the potential change in muscle/nerve activity. I'm sorry you...

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