Had a tummy tuck 10 days ago. I decided to go to the store and over did it on the walking. I could feel a lot of pulling on my stomach and my back was killing me. Had burning sensation throughout my stomach. The next day my stomach wasn't sore and stiff and I don't feel as tight like it was before. I don't see any physical changes. Could I have pulled my muscle repair loose or tore my internal stitches?
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If your abs ("six-pack" muscles) are visible pre-tummy tuck, this means you have a thin fat layer through which the muscular definition and the tendinous inscriptions are visible, plus excess loose skin for which you apparently seek the tummy tuck, and some degree of diastasis (widening of the...
Hello, and thank you for your question. Without knowing the length of time since your procedure or if you are still feeling any sort of swelling or other issues it may be hard to tell by photos if this is the final result. But, here are some basic healing points that I provide to...