4 days post op Smart Lipo on abs and back. Is it normal to feel the pulling of the stitches?

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Hi it’s my 4th day after Smart Lipo, I had it on my lower abs higher abs lower back and higher back. My back is still very painful and sore and my stomach I can barely touch, I can feel the pulling of the stiches in the right hand side may my hips and ribs. Is this normal?

Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Your question is very interesting. You mentioned feeling the sensation of "pulling stitches on the right-hand side of your hips and ribs". In that area, unless you have an entry site that was stitched closed, you’re probably feeling a sensation that is related to swelling. The skin is trying to re-mend and re-attach itself to the underlying muscle, and sometimes this can cause a “pulling" feeling. Consult with your surgeon for further evaluation.
Best of luck!
Windell Davis Boutte’, MD

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

Reading between the lines of your comments, i strongly suspect that you are not moving and stretching enough. Also the incisions are very small with Smartlipo and are usually closed by a single dissolving suture. you don't need to worry about the incision breaking open. i strongly encourage my patients to resume exercising after just 5 days!!Hang in there, it will get better and easier.david berman md

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