How Can I Tell if I Tore my Tummy Tuck Internal Sutures or Worse?

September 2, 2008
Asked By:dgw texas in texas

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair 2-1/2 weeks ago I slipped and fell flat on my back. I felt a pull in my abdomen. Could I have harmed my muscle repair or busted internal sutures?

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December 30, 2016

Answer: Speak With Your Surgeon if Concerned About Disruption of Internal Sutures

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December 30, 2016

Answer: Speak With Your Surgeon if Concerned About Disruption of Internal Sutures

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December 18, 2014

Answer: How Can I Tell if I Tore my Tummy Tuck Internal Sutures or Worse?

December 18, 2014

Answer: How Can I Tell if I Tore my Tummy Tuck Internal Sutures or Worse?

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