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After a Tummy Tuck I Am Still Swollen but the Swelling Hurts, Pulls and Skin Hurts. Normal?

asked 3 months ago by tsorch in Southington, CT
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 2 months post-op, burning, normal, pain, swollen

i had a tummy tuck 7 wks. ago and am very swollen. the swelling hurts and pulls and my skin feels burning and cutting. is that normal

1 answer to After a Tummy Tuck I Am Still Swollen but the Swelling Hurts, Pulls and Skin Hurts. Normal?

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Tummy Tuck and Swelling/Pain?

Thank you for the question. At 7 weeks after tummy tub surgery your symptoms seem somewhat severe for the stage in your recovery. Best to be seen/examined by your plastic surgeon for accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Generally speaking, abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. ... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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