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How long does Tummy tuck surgery swelling last? 11 answers

I had a tummy tuck about 3 weeks ago.  How long should I expect the swelling to last?

Pubic area appears bigger after Tummy Tuck 26 answers

I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters...

Drainage and swelling after Smart Lipo and Tummy Tuck 11 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck a week ago. The doctor did Smart Lipo and then the Tummy Tuck. I ended up with a huge incision from waist to waist, and I am...

Tummy Tuck - Swelling after 4 weeks 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and I am still swolen, but I am beginning to be concerned that my stomach will not look much less than it does with the...

Why are my legs swollen weeks after tummy tuck? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck May 23rd and am still pretty swollen, but really swollen in my legs (upper thighs). What's going on? And I think I might be losing...

Post tummy tuck swelling - How long should it last? 3 answers

It has been over 6 months after my tummy tuck and I am still very swollen, especially around my belly button area. Sticks way out when this happens. ...

Bulging lower abdomen after Tummy Tuck 3 answers

My lower abdomen looks round and fat 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck! How can you tell if it is swelling or the final result of the tummy tuck? Any tips? I...

What can I do to get rid of swelling after tummy tuck surgery? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck combined with liposuction 30 days ago. I wear a compression garment around the clock. Is there something I can do to help the...

Should I still have swelling one year after tummy tuck surgery? 2 answers

It will be a year on September 5, 08 sinc my tummy tuck, lipsuction and body lift and thigh lift. My stomach is still swollen and it can swell within...

Darkened belly button after Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 months ago, and my belly button is very dark and big/swelling. What caused this, and can this be corrected? Is there a topical...

Swollen groin after tummy tuck 5 answers

Is it normal to have a lot of swelling at the groin area 2 weeks after a tummy tuck? I feel like some water just sitting there...

Solution for prolonged abdominal swelling after tummy surgery? 2 answers

I had tummy tuck surgery on 12/26/08. I lost a drain 10 days after, then my right side started swelling. My dr. did additional surgery after 1mo to...

What is causing swelling after Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 2 answers

I'm 22 days post Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, and Liposuction, and having local swelling. Why am I only swollen above incision? What could have cause...

Swelling flanks after Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 8 answers

I had full Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and Liposuction 9 days ago. I still have my drains, and a lot of swelling in the flank area. Is this normal?...

Will Tummy Tuck swelling subside if I lose weight? 4 answers

I've gained about 10 lbs since I had a Tummy Tuck a year and a half ago. My right side did not heal as well as my left. It looks puffy/swollen now,...

How long before Liposuction results can be corrected? 11 answers

I had a full Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, and Liposuction of the hips and outer thighs 4 weeks ago. I immediately noticed the results of the outer...

Increased swelling above the incision normal after Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

Today, I woke up with increased swelling 2-3 inches above my incision from Tummy Tuck. I feel more uncomfortable and have increased...

Is pouched-look after Tummy Tuck swelling? 9 answers

Is the pouched look 4 weeks after tummy tuck just swelling? I had a full Tummy Tuck 4 weeks ago and now I'm nervous because I still look like I have a...

How long until swelling and seroma from tummy tuck go away? 2 answers

Hi, I had a tummy tuck just over 4 weeks ago. I went back about 10 days later; they said I had a seroma, and they used 4 large syringes to drain it....

Stretch marks and swelling after Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and I still have some stretch marks. My stomach looks way better, but I'm concerned that when the swelling goes down, I'll back to...

Very sore spot after Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had abdominoplasty (extensive muscle repair without any liposuction) 5 months ago to correct a severe diastasis recti that was causing back pain and...

How do I know if the swelling has subsided from Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

It had been 12 days since my Tummy Tuck and I can't fit into my jeans yet. Is this normal? I thought I would be smaller. I don't have the roll of fat...

Can working out too soon after Tummy Tuck ruin results? 2 answers

I started exercising at 10 weeks after Tummy Tuck, and I am extremely swollen. Should I stop exercising or will that not help at this point?

Is Tummy Tuck swelling long-term or permanent? 5 answers

I read this on a message board concerning swelling after a tummy tuck:"...the lymph normally flows towards the groin, but after surgery it cannot...

Uneven abdomen after Tummy Tuck 2 answers

My abs are irregular after Tummy Tuck. The tighter areas are sunken, and the more loose areas are blooped out. It has been over 5 months--what is...

What can I do about the fluid after Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My stomach is still swollen, hard, and sore 2 months after Tummy Tuck surgery. The fluid has been removed 3 times. The doctor released me and said it...

Muscle repair failure or swelling after Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I am just wondering if there is a way to differentiate between a muscle repair failure and swelling. I am almost 3 months Tummy Tuck post-op, and my...

Consequences of not wearing the binder after Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I'm 9 days post op Tummy Tuck. I was asked to wear a binder for 6-8 weeks if not my stomach would get bigger. It it is very uncomfortable and caused...

Tummy Tuck and Lipo swelling worse after removing drains 2 answers

I'm just under three weeks since having a Tummy Tuck and Lipo on my backside, flanks and outer thighs. I had two drains that were pulled at two weeks...

Swelling over Tummy Tuck incision 2 answers

Over my Tummy Tuck incision line, my belly sticks out about an inch. I think it is swelling, but I am not sure! How can I tell, and how long is this...

Is swollen pubic area after Tummy Tuck permanent? 2 answers

After 4 weeks, I am still swollen but I am concerned that around my pubic area is more swollen and look kinda high. Will that go away or stay like...

Are the deeper sutures always removed after Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a complete Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) on May 1, 2009, and I am healing fairly well. However, the deeper sutures that have the ends protruding...

Will definition in the abs be achieved after Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

How long will swelling last? Also, will it be all around back waist and buttock area? Will I have abs after?

Swelling and tightening normal after Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had Tummy Tuck in January. I had no problems, but over the last 2 weeks, I have experienced swelling, especially to my left hand side, and I also...