I had a TT about 3 years ago. I am used to having very deep, aggressive sex, but after my tummy tuck I am unable to handle that type of penetration. Is this normal/common? I had my surgery and about 2 weeks into recovery I coughed and my abdominal stitches ripped open. I developed a hematoma immediatly and went into surgery to have it fixed. If I stretch and lean back I can feel tension around my pubic area. Deep sex is painful for me now and I'm wondering if it will always be this way for me?
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck has changed sex for me, I can't handle deep penetration. Will it be this way forever? (Sorry for being descriptive)
Yes. Swelling after a tummy tuck is normal. Some patients have prolonged swelling. I have seen it for 18 months, then just suddenly resolve. What is clear, however, is that if you listen to your body, the swelling will resolve faster. If there are activities that cause swelling, you must...
Thank you for the question! Even though your tummy tuck scar will gradually fade over time, you may still get a tattoo if you so desire. It's perfectly safe. You just have to wait until the healing process is completed and your swelling is completely gone. That may take 6 to 12 months from the...
Ideally you would have completed childbearing before having a tummy tuck, but sometimes life happens. I've had a handful of patients over the years who have become pregnant after undergoing a tummy tuck. They have done fine and there were no problems with the pregnancy or the...