You will need to remain in the hospital for an average of 1-3 days after stomach tuck surgery. Swelling and soreness are common after-effects and might last a few days. Painkillers are effective for pain alleviation in such situations. Drains that are used after the surgery are removed between one- and three-days following surgery, and sutures are removed between one and three weeks afterward. Within two to four weeks, you may return to work. After a few months, you will feel entirely normal and able to engage in all your normal physical activities. It may take up to nine to twelve months for scars to become evident. Stitch marks do not vanish. It may, however, be concealed behind a swimsuit or bikini.