2weeks Post-Op After a Tummy Tuck - Is This Pooch Normal?

I am concerned that my stomach will not get any flatter. I have a pooch on the lower part of my belly after a full tummy tuck with lipo on flanks and hips. Does my stomach look normal for 2weeks post op? Will i need lipo to fix the pooch? Will my results improve and the pooch will go away? Why do i still have a pooch after a full tummy tuck? I feel really bad about my results, becuase i dont think it is going to get any better. I hate the way my tummy looks when i sit down. thank you

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by cutie101 in San Jose, CA

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Healing post tummy tuck

At two weeks post-op tummy tuck surgery, it is normal for you to have significant swelling in the abdominal area. It may take up to 2-3 months for swelling to subside depending on your activity level. I provide my patients with an abdominal binder to wear for 4 weeks to help minimize swelling and aid in the healing process. Be patient and follow the post-op care instructions of your plastic surgeon to ensure the best result possible. On this site, I do my best to give advice without a... more

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Babemonroe12 13 Oct 2012

should you diet after tummy tuck? I'm from the Caribbean so we eat healthy meals such as ever meal comes with rice smh , I cut white bread out. I basically want to know how do you consume 12000 calories everyday without eating the same things? what should you avoid eating to keep your stomach flat?

Babemonroe12 13 Oct 2012

I FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT MY RESULTS :( EVEN THOUGH MY STOMACH LOOKS SMALLER ITS JUST NOT AS FLAT AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. MY SISTER GOT HERS DONE AT THE SAME TIME AS ME AND HER STOMACH LOOKS AMAZING. SHE HAD ANOTHER DOCTOR AND NOW I'M WISHING I WOULD HAVE USED HIM INSTEAD OF MINES. I LOVE THE FACT THAT MY SCAR IS NOT AS NOTICEABLE AS HERS BUT I WOULD HAVE PREFERRED HERS IF MY STOMACH WAS GOING TO LOOK LIKE HERS :( LETS PRAY THIS GETS BETTER! GOOD LUCK!

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