3 1/2 Months Post Tummy Tuck Still Swollen an Very Very Tight, Normal??

asked 11 months ago by fi0f3r in Miami, FL
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
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Tags: 3 months post-op, normal, swelling, tightness

Internal muscles still very very very tight!!! Muscles feel sore if I massage them for to long. If I don't wear my garment I swell up in the area between my incision and belly button. It was so uncomfortable that I had a CT done to make sure I did not have a hernia. I am going to try acupucture this week!!! don't know what else to do!!! I want a flat pain free stomach!!!

5 answers to 3 1/2 Months Post Tummy Tuck Still Swollen an Very Very Tight, Normal??

Tummy tuck Swelling?

Thank you for the question. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Persistent pain and swelling after a tummy tuck.

Although the swelling can last even up to 6 months, persistent pain which you describe is unusual. Evaluation to identify precisely the location of the pain and the triggers is important. Although uncommon, neuromas and other neuropathies have been reported with aggressive muscle tightening. I recommend close followup with your plastic surgeon and perhaps physical therapy to improve your symptoms.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

After tummy tuck

I understand your concerns, and share your fears, but it is too early to tell...give it time.

Ayman Hakki, MD
Washington Plastic Surgeon

Swelling and tightness after tummy tuck

Everyone will experience tightness and have swelling after a tummy tuck however your complaints sound out of the ordinary especially that far out from the surgery. I suggest you get a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon.

Albert Dabbah, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Getting Rid of Residual Swelling More than 3 months after Tummy Tuck

Your swelling and tightness should be going down by now. At this point you may want to try therapeutic or "lymphatic massage" as it is often helpful following Tummy Tuck and liposuction (Smart Lipo, Vaser, Tickle lipo, or conventional lipo) to minimize swelling. Not all plastic surgeons recommend it nor is it mandatory. Make sure your surgeon feels that you have healed sufficiently and it is safe before doing this. Endermologie is also very helpful after Tummy tuck with... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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