Will I ever be pain free? I had a tummy tuck and muscle reconstruction 1 year and 7 months ago

I'm really sorry to hear that you're still experiencing significant discomfort more than a year after your procedures. This is certainly not the norm, and it's important that you get this addressed promptly.

Pain this long after a tummy tuck, muscle reconstruction, and buttock lift is unusual. Normally, most of the acute pain subsides within the first few weeks to months, with some patients reporting minor discomfort for several months as the body fully heals.

It's hard to give specific advice without knowing more details about your surgery, and without being able to physically examine you. However, I can offer some general suggestions:

First and foremost, please contact your plastic surgeon if you haven't already. They know the specifics of your procedure and your medical history. They can best advise you on the appropriate steps to take.

It might be beneficial to seek a second opinion from another board-certified plastic surgeon if you have not found resolution with your original surgeon.

Consider seeking the help of a pain management specialist. They might be able to provide different treatment options for your pain.

Also, I would recommend seeking a consultation with a physical therapist who is familiar with post-surgical rehabilitation. They can provide targeted exercises and techniques that can help with pain management and recovery.

Please know that it's important to not ignore this kind of persistent pain, and it's crucial that you get the right medical attention. With the right care, there's certainly a chance to alleviate the pain and discomfort you're experiencing.

Best of luck,

Dr. Katzen

Dear Dynamic361685, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients, the best thing to do is to get in touch with your surgeon or his team. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having with pain. This is not typical, especially to the degree you are in discomfort and for the length of time it's been occurring. Your situation needs to be evaluated by your surgeon. Further tests may needed for diagnosis.