I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago. The pain and soreness I feel at the top of my belly just below my chest is the most tender pain in the world. Is this normal?
November 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty excess abdominal skin post-operative tummy pain soreness healing rate LA tummy expert specialist Hi MissBeleve, Thank you for your questions about pain and soreness after a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Pain after a tummy tuck is normal. This is due to the rectus abdominis muscles being tightened with permanent suture. The tummy tuck pain is also due to the abdominal skin being removed and sutured back together to achieve a flat tummy. The reason you are in pain at the top of your belly just below your chest is that the rectus abdominis muscles is sewn together from just underneath the sternum (xiphoid) to the top of the pubic bone. The pain you are experiencing is normal and is in a normal location. This pain usually subsides 3 to 4 weeks after a tummy tuck. If you are in extreme pain, please consult with your plastic surgeon. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding pain and soreness in the upper abdomen 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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November 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty excess abdominal skin post-operative tummy pain soreness healing rate LA tummy expert specialist Hi MissBeleve, Thank you for your questions about pain and soreness after a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Pain after a tummy tuck is normal. This is due to the rectus abdominis muscles being tightened with permanent suture. The tummy tuck pain is also due to the abdominal skin being removed and sutured back together to achieve a flat tummy. The reason you are in pain at the top of your belly just below your chest is that the rectus abdominis muscles is sewn together from just underneath the sternum (xiphoid) to the top of the pubic bone. The pain you are experiencing is normal and is in a normal location. This pain usually subsides 3 to 4 weeks after a tummy tuck. If you are in extreme pain, please consult with your plastic surgeon. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding pain and soreness in the upper abdomen 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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June 13, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck Pain It is normal to feel uncomfortable pain that you are
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June 13, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck Pain It is normal to feel uncomfortable pain that you are
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June 6, 2017
Answer: Soreness after tummy tuck surgery Fortunately tummy tuck surgery has come a long way in the pain department. There a re many things that can be done to reduce the level of pain during recovery. i am a strong believer that tumescent solution that is injected prior to the incision helps a lot. I also inject long acting numbing medicine along the incision before making the incision. The theory is that if your body does't experience the pain (even though you are asleep under anesthesia) it won't hurt so bad when you wake up. In addition there is a relatively new long acting numbing medicine called Exparel. This is injected at the time of surgery. It works extremely well and allows patients to move about much easier, taking far less pain meds. Intravenous ibuprofen also helps. With all of these changes most patients report that their pain level is a 3-5 out of 10 (ten being the worst pain). Check with your surgeon about these treatments an go for it.
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June 6, 2017
Answer: Soreness after tummy tuck surgery Fortunately tummy tuck surgery has come a long way in the pain department. There a re many things that can be done to reduce the level of pain during recovery. i am a strong believer that tumescent solution that is injected prior to the incision helps a lot. I also inject long acting numbing medicine along the incision before making the incision. The theory is that if your body does't experience the pain (even though you are asleep under anesthesia) it won't hurt so bad when you wake up. In addition there is a relatively new long acting numbing medicine called Exparel. This is injected at the time of surgery. It works extremely well and allows patients to move about much easier, taking far less pain meds. Intravenous ibuprofen also helps. With all of these changes most patients report that their pain level is a 3-5 out of 10 (ten being the worst pain). Check with your surgeon about these treatments an go for it.
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