Can I cause damage by laughing after tummy tuck?

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Hi. I had a TT + lower abdomen muscle repair on the 8th March. It's been very short time but I have almost no pain anywhere at all. I have been laughing a lot today and trying to hold back because I'm worried I might damage the stitches of my muscle repair on the inside... is it possible for that to happen at this stage considering I'm only 5 days post op? There's no pain, swelling or anything but I'm just concerned. Thanks

Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Many thanks for posting your question.It is unlikely that laughing will damage your abdomen - the one thing I would suggest, is that holding a pillow/cushion against your tummy when laughing, coughing or sneezing may make things feel more secure in this early periodGood luck!

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

I suppose it really depends on how you laugh but it is most likely not possible.  I am glad you have reasons to laugh.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi. MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.It would be highly unlikely that even intense laughing would cause damage to the abdominal wall plication performed during tummy tuck surgery. For real reassurance raise your concerns to your plastic surgeon.Best wishes.

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

Your inner sutures should be fine for laughing.Not likely to injure a sturdy internal repair from a tummy tuck with laughing.

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