And I don't mean scar issues or hematoma. I mean actual issues with the muscle repair. My right side of my muscle repair surgery has felt stitched down since I woke up from my surgery, 5 years ago. I questioned my doc about it for two years, until he retired. Never getting a satisfactory answer. He definitely wanted to avoid the topic. Utilized buried uninterrupted figure8 #O Nurolon suture. Tia
Answer: What are some potential negatives that can happen with "muscle repair" during a tummy tuck? The type sutures, number of layers of stitches, and technique to reestablish the muscular layer may all contribute to the tightness of your TT. Suggest you consult with a board certified PS in your geographical area and carry your records from the surgeon who performed your surgery with you. Files should be available for seven years after a surgeon retires.
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Answer: What are some potential negatives that can happen with "muscle repair" during a tummy tuck? The type sutures, number of layers of stitches, and technique to reestablish the muscular layer may all contribute to the tightness of your TT. Suggest you consult with a board certified PS in your geographical area and carry your records from the surgeon who performed your surgery with you. Files should be available for seven years after a surgeon retires.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: The muscle stitches are not problem free In most cases, the muscle has stretched out and needs to be sutured tight during a tummy tuck. In most cases a tight tummy is desirable and doesn’t cause any issues. But on occasion I have seen women become very uncomfortable from the tightness on one side or the other, especially after 55 years old in patients that experience late afternoon bloating. It is common in women and can become very uncomfortable in some patients after a tummy tuck. I have also had some patients experience continued discomfort for years. So yes, it is possible to feel tightness and discomfort in one area or another after tummy tuck but does not mean anything is wrong.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: The muscle stitches are not problem free In most cases, the muscle has stretched out and needs to be sutured tight during a tummy tuck. In most cases a tight tummy is desirable and doesn’t cause any issues. But on occasion I have seen women become very uncomfortable from the tightness on one side or the other, especially after 55 years old in patients that experience late afternoon bloating. It is common in women and can become very uncomfortable in some patients after a tummy tuck. I have also had some patients experience continued discomfort for years. So yes, it is possible to feel tightness and discomfort in one area or another after tummy tuck but does not mean anything is wrong.
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March 2, 2020
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March 2, 2020
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March 3, 2020
Answer: Muscle repair feels "stitched down" following abdominoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum!Your description does not provide us with enough information to formulate a gameplan of treatment. Problems such as an overtight rectus abdominis muscle repair or nerve injury within the muscle itself may be responsible.I recommend an in-person evaluation from a board certified plastic surgeon to determine its cause.Best wishes...
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March 3, 2020
Answer: Muscle repair feels "stitched down" following abdominoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum!Your description does not provide us with enough information to formulate a gameplan of treatment. Problems such as an overtight rectus abdominis muscle repair or nerve injury within the muscle itself may be responsible.I recommend an in-person evaluation from a board certified plastic surgeon to determine its cause.Best wishes...
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March 2, 2020
Answer: What are some of the potential negatives that happen with the muscle repair during a tummy Tuck If you've read some of my previous answers this is not uncommon. In the front of the muscle where we typically will sew the gristle tissue together over the outer surface of the muscle are layers of nerves and vessles that we call perforators. One row of nerves is about a inch from midline. We divide the nerve and vessel as we elevate the skin going up the abdomen to just under the rib cage. Then we sew the external fascia (gristle) over the rectus abdominis muscle together tightly down the midline. This results in flattening and shaping if your muscles have become lax but sometimes a nerve can be grabbed in a suture causing neuroma pain. I have had several patients come to me to have sutures removed. It is helpful to know whether there is a single-point of pain or whether it is the entire area of tightening which hurts. At this point the sutures are not necessary to remain in you. Your tummy will stay tight if you remove them. You might have relief of your pain by simply having somebody remove them. It all is determined by how much discomfort you are in, and although there is no guarantee that it will all go away, it has worked in my practice.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: What are some of the potential negatives that happen with the muscle repair during a tummy Tuck If you've read some of my previous answers this is not uncommon. In the front of the muscle where we typically will sew the gristle tissue together over the outer surface of the muscle are layers of nerves and vessles that we call perforators. One row of nerves is about a inch from midline. We divide the nerve and vessel as we elevate the skin going up the abdomen to just under the rib cage. Then we sew the external fascia (gristle) over the rectus abdominis muscle together tightly down the midline. This results in flattening and shaping if your muscles have become lax but sometimes a nerve can be grabbed in a suture causing neuroma pain. I have had several patients come to me to have sutures removed. It is helpful to know whether there is a single-point of pain or whether it is the entire area of tightening which hurts. At this point the sutures are not necessary to remain in you. Your tummy will stay tight if you remove them. You might have relief of your pain by simply having somebody remove them. It all is determined by how much discomfort you are in, and although there is no guarantee that it will all go away, it has worked in my practice.
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