I had diastasis, umbilical and ventral hernia. I had follow up a week later and general surgeon said my pregnancy stretched and weakened abdominal wall but he tightened everything up and repaired hernias and I would be happy in about a month when swelling went down. I still have swelling on upper left side and lower right side looking distorted 10 wks post op. I followed the rules strictly, no heavy lifting at all! is this normal?
Answer: Post abdominoplasty swelling It is difficult to rule out a complication without a photo but postop swelling is normal, even when it looks odd to patients. I would definitely follow up with your plastic surgeon to confirm.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Post abdominoplasty swelling It is difficult to rule out a complication without a photo but postop swelling is normal, even when it looks odd to patients. I would definitely follow up with your plastic surgeon to confirm.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Swelling after abdominal surgery Thank you for your question. Swelling after tummy tuck - or, in your case, abdominal wall reconstruction - is commonplace and can be persistent to some degree for several months. With that in mind, localized areas of swelling may represent seroma that may warrant drainage. I would recommend consulting directly with your plastic surgeon for the most appropriate care.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Swelling after abdominal surgery Thank you for your question. Swelling after tummy tuck - or, in your case, abdominal wall reconstruction - is commonplace and can be persistent to some degree for several months. With that in mind, localized areas of swelling may represent seroma that may warrant drainage. I would recommend consulting directly with your plastic surgeon for the most appropriate care.
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Tummy Tuck Hi Wannaflatummy, Swelling may still persists for a few more weeks. It's not uncommon for patients to have some degree of swelling for a few months after tummy tuck, not just a few weeks. Keep in close contact with your surgeon so they may rule out any complications like excess fluid collections. You should be fine in the coming weeks. Good luck!
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Answer: Swelling after Tummy Tuck Hi Wannaflatummy, Swelling may still persists for a few more weeks. It's not uncommon for patients to have some degree of swelling for a few months after tummy tuck, not just a few weeks. Keep in close contact with your surgeon so they may rule out any complications like excess fluid collections. You should be fine in the coming weeks. Good luck!
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July 31, 2015
Answer: Swelling can take time to resolve. The wound healing process following abdominoplasty lasts for over a year. Most of the swelling resolves in six to eight weeks, but small amounts of swelling may persist for up to a year. The procedure tends to disrupt abdominal lymphatic drainage and this causes swelling in the post-operative period.Although soft tissue edema is the most likely cause of your findings, further studies are indicated. The asymmetric nature of your swelling suggests possible fluid collections. These abnormal bulges may represent seromas or possibly hematomas. They should be investigated with ultrasound studies and possibly CT scans. When these studies are positive, drainage should be undertaken.It’s important that you consult your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to evaluate your situation and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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Answer: Swelling can take time to resolve. The wound healing process following abdominoplasty lasts for over a year. Most of the swelling resolves in six to eight weeks, but small amounts of swelling may persist for up to a year. The procedure tends to disrupt abdominal lymphatic drainage and this causes swelling in the post-operative period.Although soft tissue edema is the most likely cause of your findings, further studies are indicated. The asymmetric nature of your swelling suggests possible fluid collections. These abnormal bulges may represent seromas or possibly hematomas. They should be investigated with ultrasound studies and possibly CT scans. When these studies are positive, drainage should be undertaken.It’s important that you consult your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to evaluate your situation and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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November 28, 2011
Answer: 10 Wks After Hernia Repair and "Tightening" Things Up from Diastasis, Still Have Swelling, Normal?
Best to obtain a scan of the soft tissues to see if any residual fluids or released repaired areas. Best of luck.
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Answer: 10 Wks After Hernia Repair and "Tightening" Things Up from Diastasis, Still Have Swelling, Normal?
Best to obtain a scan of the soft tissues to see if any residual fluids or released repaired areas. Best of luck.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Swelling 10 Weeks after Hernia and Diastasis Repairs
At 10 weeks after surgery, some swelling may be present. Your surgeon should be able to detect any fluid collections (seromas or hematomas) that could be causing this. Without a picture and physical exam, it is hard to give more specific advise.
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Answer: Swelling 10 Weeks after Hernia and Diastasis Repairs
At 10 weeks after surgery, some swelling may be present. Your surgeon should be able to detect any fluid collections (seromas or hematomas) that could be causing this. Without a picture and physical exam, it is hard to give more specific advise.
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