How much pain is involved with a Tummy Tuck as compared to a C-section?
Answer: C-section pain is often worse than a tummy tuck In my experience it's tough to compare the two, simply because a C-section is associated with multiple other variables, including trying to heal while caring for your newborn. In general, my patients say that the pain of a tummy tuck is less than that of a C-section, but both procedures usually require time off from work, help around the house, and pain pills for at least a couple of days.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Pain after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. While it is said that everyone experiences pain differently, modern medications and techniques can minimize the discomfort felt after a tummy tuck. My tummy tucks are performed using Exparel, a long-acting local anesthetic applied to the entire operative field. This revolutionary medication offers up to 4 days of post-operative numbness in the abdomen - effectively minimizing the amount of narcotic pain medication required both on the operating table and in the days following surgery. This allows for less nausea, more alertness, and an overall far easier recovery than was possible in years past, or was likely afforded to you by your c-section. My goal is for my patients to be up and walking on the day of surgery, and to be off oral pain medication completely by post-op day 5.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Pain after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. While it is said that everyone experiences pain differently, modern medications and techniques can minimize the discomfort felt after a tummy tuck. My tummy tucks are performed using Exparel, a long-acting local anesthetic applied to the entire operative field. This revolutionary medication offers up to 4 days of post-operative numbness in the abdomen - effectively minimizing the amount of narcotic pain medication required both on the operating table and in the days following surgery. This allows for less nausea, more alertness, and an overall far easier recovery than was possible in years past, or was likely afforded to you by your c-section. My goal is for my patients to be up and walking on the day of surgery, and to be off oral pain medication completely by post-op day 5.
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October 11, 2019
Answer: How Painful is a Tummy Tuck? It is important to know that everyone has a different experience after surgery. The pain after a Tummy Tuck is typically described as a signficant tightness across the abdomen. Many patients do describe the pain to be very similar to a ceasearean. Especially in the beginning, when you get up you will feel tight and will need to walk hunched over. Most patients will stay in hospital for a minimum of 2 days to keep them comfortable and manage the pain.With any abdominal surgery, any straining will cause significant pain. Anything that causes you to strain such as coughing and sneezing will be uncomfortable and should be avoided as much as possible. It is recommended to firmly hold your belly if you do have do this.
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Answer: How Painful is a Tummy Tuck? It is important to know that everyone has a different experience after surgery. The pain after a Tummy Tuck is typically described as a signficant tightness across the abdomen. Many patients do describe the pain to be very similar to a ceasearean. Especially in the beginning, when you get up you will feel tight and will need to walk hunched over. Most patients will stay in hospital for a minimum of 2 days to keep them comfortable and manage the pain.With any abdominal surgery, any straining will cause significant pain. Anything that causes you to strain such as coughing and sneezing will be uncomfortable and should be avoided as much as possible. It is recommended to firmly hold your belly if you do have do this.
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December 6, 2016
Answer: How Painful is a Tummy Tuck? Thank you for the question. As you can imagine, every patient will have a different experience when it comes to discomfort (and overall healing process) after tummy tuck surgery. Generally, most patients will report that the recovery process is similar to recovering after C-section. Anecdotally, when I have asked patients to compare, all have reported that the tummy tuck recovery is less painful than C-section recovery. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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Answer: How Painful is a Tummy Tuck? Thank you for the question. As you can imagine, every patient will have a different experience when it comes to discomfort (and overall healing process) after tummy tuck surgery. Generally, most patients will report that the recovery process is similar to recovering after C-section. Anecdotally, when I have asked patients to compare, all have reported that the tummy tuck recovery is less painful than C-section recovery. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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July 17, 2018
Answer: How painful is a tummy tuck? This varies widely from patient to patient and the extent of your procedure. I use Exparel a long acting local anesthetic that I inject while you are under anesthesia and lasts for up to 3 days (the most uncomfortable period) so that the discomfort is tolerated well. Following surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly tightened skin incision site. Although strenuous activity, and lifting more than ten pounds, must be avoided for 6 weeks, some people can return to work and daily activities as soon as 2 weeks after surgery. Softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation, and loosening of the tight sensation may take several months to a year or more. ?Abdominoplasty involves a recovery period of 10 to 14 days longer than most plastic surgical procedures. Initial discomfort and decreased mobility is typical.#tummytuck#tt#tummytuckrecovery
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Answer: How painful is a tummy tuck? This varies widely from patient to patient and the extent of your procedure. I use Exparel a long acting local anesthetic that I inject while you are under anesthesia and lasts for up to 3 days (the most uncomfortable period) so that the discomfort is tolerated well. Following surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly tightened skin incision site. Although strenuous activity, and lifting more than ten pounds, must be avoided for 6 weeks, some people can return to work and daily activities as soon as 2 weeks after surgery. Softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation, and loosening of the tight sensation may take several months to a year or more. ?Abdominoplasty involves a recovery period of 10 to 14 days longer than most plastic surgical procedures. Initial discomfort and decreased mobility is typical.#tummytuck#tt#tummytuckrecovery
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July 31, 2015
Answer: Pain tolerance varies from patient to patient. The pain associated with C-sections and abdominoplasty
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