Is tummy tuck very much painful? How many days major pain will be there after post op? Considering to do it in Pune (Photo)

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I have donelot of research and seen reviews. Every patient says you have to have very good pain tollerance for TT. It's verry painful to repair DR in TT. Whereas when I consulted doxtors they say its more of discomfort rager than pain and pain is just for 2 days post opp and we give very good pain management meds in india than west. What is true? Will it be very painful producedure in india or not?

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.

Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look natural with minimal scarring on the exterior.   Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flatter and firmer abdominal contour and profile.

Pain and discomfort are usually the most pronounced during the first week, and continue to subside as each week passes by.  I typically recommend for patients to take 2 weeks off for recovery.

I would recommend to obtain an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your options and expectations.

I hope this helps.
Best, Dr. Karanetz

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I can't comment on pain medications administered in India, and in any case the exact pain regimen would likely vary depending on the surgeon.  In my own practice I use a combination of a muscle block with a long-acting local anesthetic, plus different medications so each patient can customize their treatment.   The most common combination is acetaminophen, celecoxib, and hydromorphone, but other medications can be helpful such as muscle relaxants or drugs that specifically target pain due to nerve irritation.  As for your question about pain after tummy tuck surgery, this is unique to each patient.  Some find the pain to be very minimal and hardly use any medications, and others will be more sore for the first week or so.  The surgeon(s) you are consulting will be able to discuss their pain control regimen and what you should expect after surgery.

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD · Answer

hello,
Thank you for your question.  You should expect to have post op pain for the first week following surgery.  This can be greatly managed with the use of an Exparel block (given at the time of surgery)  which will numb the area for up to 3 days. In my practice, we also prescribe narcotics for pain . Since they both work in different ways, you can do both at the same time.  Lastly, most patients will take a short course of steroids which will help with the swelling, and likewise reduce pain.

Once you have your drains removed and take a shower at one week, you should feel almost like yourself!  However, patients do continue to take motrin for the remaining 2-3 weeks for any discomfort they still have.  With time, it all heals, and your pain should go away completely.

cheers,
Ricardo L Rodriguez MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore, Maryland

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Vivid509576,
pain levels can be significantly reduced with proper preoperative and postoperative planning. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures. The pain varies a lot from patient to patient, in my practice, we manage the pain with pills for 7-10 days and offer patients a pain pump. Thankfully it's usually bearable and Doctors follow up closely with their patients to adjust the dose if necessary.

I do suggest losing weight before surgery, that will ensure getting better results and safer surgery.

If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for.

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