Today is post op day five after my tummy tuck, breast lift with implants. I am absolutely thrilled with the results so far! I have been doing lovenox shots - today is my last day- because I have a family history of blood clots. My question is while I am walking I am pretty hunched over and feel a little out breath. My binder feels so tight! Should I loosen my binder and see if that helps? I am completely comfortable sitting down with no breathing issues, again it is only while I am walking
January 18, 2018
Answer: Is shortness of breath normal after a tummy tuck and breast lift with implants? (Photos) Shortness of breath after TT and BL with implants should merit a workup and a visit to your plastic surgeon or the ER. Adjusting the binder and walking hunched over for a few weeks are to be expected.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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January 18, 2018
Answer: Is shortness of breath normal after a tummy tuck and breast lift with implants? (Photos) Shortness of breath after TT and BL with implants should merit a workup and a visit to your plastic surgeon or the ER. Adjusting the binder and walking hunched over for a few weeks are to be expected.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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January 16, 2018
Answer: Shortness of breath Hello, thank you for your question and congrats on your recent transformation! First and foremost you should let you plastic surgeon know about this issue so you can be properly evaluated for serious causes of shortness of breath especially due to your family history. It seems that you have been doing many things for prevention of blood clots but still, you never know. However, I will mention that I have patient's that complain of feeling short of breath when ambulating after big surgeries. With implants there is an extra weight on your chest that can make it a little harder to take deep breaths because of the extra weight on your chest and that can take some getting used to. After full tummy tuck abdominal muscles are tightened so this can make it a little difficult for the diaphragm (helps lungs expand) to sink into the abdomen and therefore difficult for your lungs to fully expand. As stated previously the best thing is to call your plastic surgeon ASAP and see what their thoughts are. I hope this helps and wish you the best in your recovery.Ankur Mehta MD
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January 16, 2018
Answer: Shortness of breath Hello, thank you for your question and congrats on your recent transformation! First and foremost you should let you plastic surgeon know about this issue so you can be properly evaluated for serious causes of shortness of breath especially due to your family history. It seems that you have been doing many things for prevention of blood clots but still, you never know. However, I will mention that I have patient's that complain of feeling short of breath when ambulating after big surgeries. With implants there is an extra weight on your chest that can make it a little harder to take deep breaths because of the extra weight on your chest and that can take some getting used to. After full tummy tuck abdominal muscles are tightened so this can make it a little difficult for the diaphragm (helps lungs expand) to sink into the abdomen and therefore difficult for your lungs to fully expand. As stated previously the best thing is to call your plastic surgeon ASAP and see what their thoughts are. I hope this helps and wish you the best in your recovery.Ankur Mehta MD
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