I had a tummy tuck about 3 weeks ago. How long should I expect the swelling to last?
Swelling is very individualized. The more involved the procedure, the more there will be swelling. But in general, the majority of swelling will go down after 3-6 weeks. However, you might notice swelling for 4-6 months. This may be exacerbated by exercise, diet, alcohol consumption, to name a few.
Hi!
If surgery is done gently, and drains are used to prevent fluid accumulation, there really shouldn't be much swelling at any time. You can usually see a big improvement the next day.
Swelling is just microscopic collections of liquid in the tissues after surgery, which the body rapidly reabsorbs.
If you are asking about swelling at 3 weeks, it suggests you are not happy with the contour. If that's true, see your surgeon right away. Sometimes there are things (like a seroma) which can be corrected.
Contact the doctor
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