A 35-year-old member asked:
Do tummy tucks (witch hazel) hurt? is it worth it to remove my stretch marks?
5 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gary Tumaanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Abdominoplasty: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a great operation for the right candidate to address the abdomen. It removes excess skin and fat in that region and creates better contour of the abdomen. All surgical interventions have pain associated but it is controlled with medications. You should see a board certified palstic surgeon to go over teh details.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Jeremy Whiteanswered
Surgery - Plastics 17 years experience
Depends: Tummy tucks (witch hazel) can feel tight for a while and can hurt, just as with any other surgery. I often use special catheters after surgery that give extra local anesthesia to the abdominal wall postoperatively and help with the pain. Whether or not it is "worth it" is a personal decision, since you have to weigh the risks of surgery with the benefits. Most patients are quite happy after getting this done!
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Azita Madjidianswered
Surgery - Plastics 31 years experience
Yes: Tummy tuck hurts for a few days and it is variable from patient to patient. Now if not having stretch marks is worth the post operative pain , is your personal choice and decision.
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Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Post-op pain: A tummy tuck is the only current way of removing abdominal stretch marks, and it is very effective. Post-op pain is unavoidable, but pain medications and a pain pump can be used to manage it better.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Yes: Postoperative tummy tuck discomfort varies from one patient to another. Generally speaking, the operation can be quite uncomfortable for several days. This is related to the re-approximation of the abdominal wall muscles that may have spread with pregnancies and/or weight gain/loss. It remains the best abdominal wall contouring operation for many patients with stretch marks.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Do tummy tucks (witch hazel) hurt? Will they remove stretch marks?
5 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gary Tumaanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Pain: The operation is uncomfortable but most surgeries are. The operation wll remove stretcatks that are below the belly button. Not all the stretch marks can be removed. See a board certified plastic surgeon. For a complete evaluation.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
How much do tummy tucks (witch hazel) usually hurt?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Moderate pain: Tummy tucks (witch hazel) are painful mainly because the abdominal muscles are repaired. Pain is usually well controlled with medications. Count on a 2 week period for recovery.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
How much does tummy tucks (witch hazel) cost?
5 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Varies: Tummy tuck cost will vary by geographic location. The price ranges between $6500-$10000 depending on the extent of the tummy tuck.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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