Abdominal Spasms After Tummy Tuck Normal?

September 27, 2013
Asked By:elijanh in Oklahoma

I had TT a week ago and have been woken up the last few night by muscle spasms of the abdomen. I remember this also happening after the birth of my children. It seems to be the body's way of healing, or perhaps due to the increased stimulation and irritation. My concern is the integrity of the muscle repair. I am taking muscle relaxers to help. Should I allow the muscles to cramp? Will it "hurt" anything? I do plan on seeing my PS soon and discussing it. Thanks for your time.

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August 8, 2015

Answer: Muscle spasms

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSCBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 8, 2015

Answer: Muscle spasms

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSCBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 5, 2014

Answer: Muscle spasms a week after abdominoplasty are not that uncommon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 5, 2014

Answer: Muscle spasms a week after abdominoplasty are not that uncommon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 26, 2016

Answer: Spasms can occur after tummy tuck

May 26, 2016

Answer: Spasms can occur after tummy tuck

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