As the other doctors have mentioned, it is still very early in the postoperative period for you. Swelling can persist for up to 4 months time. For patients who have liposuction at the same time as abdominoplasty, the swelling may even take longer before going away.
As it appears in the pictures, you don't have any drainage tubes. My only concern at this point would be that there may be fluid (seroma) under the skin and fat (abdominal flap). Your doctor can determine this by simple physical exam and look for what we call a "fluid wave".
If there is fluid, then it can simply be aspirated in the office. That would be the first thing to rule out prior to the ultrasounds and hopeful waiting.
Hang in there, you still have a while to go to see your final results. Good luck.
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