Immediate Tummy Tuck results the next day, 'final' results in 2-3 months

Sanjay Grover, MD answers: How long before you get final results from a tummy tuck?

I had a full tummy tuck early October. I'm still having a hard time getting my pants buttoned. When should I expect to see the final result?


Sanjay Grover, MD
9 months ago

You will see immediate results the next day,  'final' results in 2-3 months.  Abdominoplasty patients are quite pleased the moment they see their tummy for the first time at their first dressing change. Of course, there will be some swelling that will resolve over the first several months.

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A: Final Tummy Tuck results show after 3-6 months on average

John P. Di Saia, MD
9 months ago

Hello,

The answer depends upon the size of your operation and your healing capacity. Patients who smoke take longer to heal. Patients who have liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck may take longer for swelling to resolve afterward. 

On average 3-6 months, but it can take a year. 

 

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