Muscle spasms after 5 year tummy tuck?

Question

It's been five years since I've had a tummy tuck and for some reason ,I have been having muscle spasms here and there. It's been times where I normally stretch and all of the sudden I get them. There was a time where I was brushing my hair and all of the sudden i got it just for putting my hand up trying to do my hair. Any recommendations of what I can do concerning this matter. Or of this Is normal after the tummy tuck?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. 
Great question. It is unusual to experience muscle spasms as a result of a tummy tuck procedure 5 yrs post op. I will suggest visiting your primary provider for further details.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Muscle spasms are not uncommon during recovery from a tummy tuck.  However it is not typical to have them five years after surgery.  I recommend a visit to your surgeon's office for an examination.

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

Muscle spasms early after a tummy tuck are not uncommon.  Muscle spasms at one year after a tummy tuck are very unusual.  Abdominal muscle spasms at five years after a tummy tuck should be evaluated and diagnosed by your primary care physician.  Because of the unusual nature of abdominal spasms being related to a 5 year old tummy tuck, it is likely that your PCP will call on other specialists from varied fields of medicine to help diagnose your irritating symptom.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Although uncommon after 5 years, muscle spasms can occur. I would talk to your surgeon to get the best advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Cool6760,
muscle spasms after tummy tuck can occur but most of them resolve after some time. You should have no spasms 5 years after tummy tuck. There is a chance that they are not related to your tummy tuck. I suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon aa well as your PC doctor. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Muscle spasms after 5 year tummy tuck?

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