I had an abdominoplasty and umbilical hernia repair 2 1/2 weeks ago (to repair the recti diastisis and umbilical hernia after having my twins four years ago), and I am getting really concerned that after a little more than two weeks, I still can't stand up straight. The tightness is still so intense, that I am still flexed at the hips slightly. My background is in fitness and dance, and I expected to bounce back more quickly because of my fitness level, however this has been much tougher than I expected. Is it normal at this point to still not be able to stand up fully straight, and feel such intense tightness at the incision site?
Answer: Don't be alarmed, this is not unusual after an abdominoplasty I do a lot of "mommy makeovers," and I tell my patients that the abdominoplasty part is the toughest! After having quads, your abdominal wall was way over stretched, and you lived like that for four years. Now it is very tight and you are not used to the feeling.
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Answer: Don't be alarmed, this is not unusual after an abdominoplasty I do a lot of "mommy makeovers," and I tell my patients that the abdominoplasty part is the toughest! After having quads, your abdominal wall was way over stretched, and you lived like that for four years. Now it is very tight and you are not used to the feeling.
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Answer: Tightness and Difficulty Standing Up Post-Tummy Tuck As a rough guide, it takes approximate two weeks before you even start to feel like you can stand up straight due to the skin and muscle tightness. I would start to encourage to stand up straight however do not force it, it will happen when it wants to happen.
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Answer: Tightness and Difficulty Standing Up Post-Tummy Tuck As a rough guide, it takes approximate two weeks before you even start to feel like you can stand up straight due to the skin and muscle tightness. I would start to encourage to stand up straight however do not force it, it will happen when it wants to happen.
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December 6, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty excess abdominal skin post-operative tummy standing up healing rate LA tummy expert specialist Hello Sheribrock, Thank you for your questions about difficulty standing straight after tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck, the rectus abdominis muscles are sewn together with permanent suture. In your case, the abdominal wall was also further treated with a hernia repair. In addition, your abdominal skin was pulled tightly to achieve a flat abdomen. Two weeks after a tummy tuck, it is not uncommon to be still bent over. With time, your abdominal skin and abdominal muscles will relax and you will be able to stand up straight with minimal effort. This may take another one or two more weeks. I would suggest you take a muscle relaxant pill to ease the pain and relax your rectus abdominis and erector spinae muscles. Please let your plastic surgeon know of your concerns. I am certain that with time, things will resolve. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding standing up straight after a tummy tuck. If you have any more questions regarding the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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December 6, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty excess abdominal skin post-operative tummy standing up healing rate LA tummy expert specialist Hello Sheribrock, Thank you for your questions about difficulty standing straight after tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck, the rectus abdominis muscles are sewn together with permanent suture. In your case, the abdominal wall was also further treated with a hernia repair. In addition, your abdominal skin was pulled tightly to achieve a flat abdomen. Two weeks after a tummy tuck, it is not uncommon to be still bent over. With time, your abdominal skin and abdominal muscles will relax and you will be able to stand up straight with minimal effort. This may take another one or two more weeks. I would suggest you take a muscle relaxant pill to ease the pain and relax your rectus abdominis and erector spinae muscles. Please let your plastic surgeon know of your concerns. I am certain that with time, things will resolve. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding standing up straight after a tummy tuck. If you have any more questions regarding the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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August 29, 2017
Answer: Tightness and Difficulty Standing Up After #Tummy Tuck Typically my patients are able to stand up fully by 4-5 days. It doesn’t necessarily mean that theres a problem. These sort of situations definitely resolve themselves, but follow up with your plastic surgeon so that he can manage your care properly.
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August 29, 2017
Answer: Tightness and Difficulty Standing Up After #Tummy Tuck Typically my patients are able to stand up fully by 4-5 days. It doesn’t necessarily mean that theres a problem. These sort of situations definitely resolve themselves, but follow up with your plastic surgeon so that he can manage your care properly.
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November 10, 2019
Answer: Tightness after a tummy tuck At 2 weeks out from surgery your body is still very much in the healing process. Do not be alarmed that you are still tight and cannot stand fully upright. Also, don't beat your self up that you are not "bouncing back" fast enough. Give it time and be patient. Typically around the 4-6 week mark the tissues will start to relax and you will be able to get back upright. Congratulations on your tummy tuck!
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November 10, 2019
Answer: Tightness after a tummy tuck At 2 weeks out from surgery your body is still very much in the healing process. Do not be alarmed that you are still tight and cannot stand fully upright. Also, don't beat your self up that you are not "bouncing back" fast enough. Give it time and be patient. Typically around the 4-6 week mark the tissues will start to relax and you will be able to get back upright. Congratulations on your tummy tuck!
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November 10, 2019
Answer: Abdominal Tightness after a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. During your abdominoplasty procedure, your surgeon corrected your diastasis (or separation of the abdominal wall muscles) and umbilical hernia, which requires that your abdominal muscles are pulled together. As a result, it is normal for patients to experience some tightening and discomfort following their abdominoplasty procedure. The degree of discomfort, tightness or pain that you are feeling is dependent upon surgeon technique, how much the abdominal wall muscles and tissues were pulled together and how severe your diastatis was. Most patients do bounce back fairly quickly but patient recovery is highly variable and usually takes patients a couple of weeks to feel comfortable standing up straight. I suggest that my patients begin standing up straight slowly day by day but don't push yourself too hard. I also encourage my patients to walk around the day after surgery to help promote good circulation and to help the patient bounce back sooner. I would recommend following up with your operating surgeon to discuss your specific recovery. Best of luck!
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November 10, 2019
Answer: Abdominal Tightness after a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. During your abdominoplasty procedure, your surgeon corrected your diastasis (or separation of the abdominal wall muscles) and umbilical hernia, which requires that your abdominal muscles are pulled together. As a result, it is normal for patients to experience some tightening and discomfort following their abdominoplasty procedure. The degree of discomfort, tightness or pain that you are feeling is dependent upon surgeon technique, how much the abdominal wall muscles and tissues were pulled together and how severe your diastatis was. Most patients do bounce back fairly quickly but patient recovery is highly variable and usually takes patients a couple of weeks to feel comfortable standing up straight. I suggest that my patients begin standing up straight slowly day by day but don't push yourself too hard. I also encourage my patients to walk around the day after surgery to help promote good circulation and to help the patient bounce back sooner. I would recommend following up with your operating surgeon to discuss your specific recovery. Best of luck!
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