Abdominal Tightness about 15 days after lipo.

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Hello, i had lipo under general anesthesia and it feels as if my muscles are so incredibly tight i cant stretch them out and get any relief. when i do try to stretch it feels as if they are going to rip apart. I am still also really swollen and sensitive in certain areas. starting to feel really nervous that my muscles wont relax and feel stretched out.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You should be getting massage, hyperbaric oxygen, and in tight compression at this time. RF treatments like venus legacy and exilis ultra should be started in the near future.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mark Crispin, MD · Answer

Tightness frequently occurs after liposuction as the swelling settles in the muscle and takes some time to resolve.  I ask patients to wait 30 days to do any excercise.  You should have your surgeon check the area to be sure.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Without the benefit of physical exam- it's difficult to comment accurately. It could be associated with the swelling- best to be seen and examined by your Operating Surgeon

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your abdominal tightness.  Without photographs or an in-person examination it is difficult to offer definite advice, but most commonly this is the result of swelling in your stomach tissues.  This should resolve sponataneously with time and use of a compression garment.  In order to rule out a possible fluid collection, I would see your surgeon for an in-person examination.

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