Is This Swelling from TT or Will I Need Revision? (photo)

These are some pics about 3 -3 1/2 wks P.O. full TT/muscle repair /lipo my Dr says it is swelling and will go down. It just dosn't look like it is to me. It seems like left over skin still, all the po pics I see of other ppl don't look like this. Please let me know if this looks like it is welling or extra skin.

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swelling muscle repair 1 month post-op

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by sha0927 in Connecticut

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Possible Revision in Your Future

While there is obviously some degree of swelling and you may even have some residual fluid beneath the abdominal wall that needs to be drained, I believe there is a high probability that you will need a revision to get the results you were aiming for! It appears that not enough skin was removed from your abdominal wall...a fact that will sadly become more obvious as the swelling subsides. Be patient, continue wearing your compression garment and don't despair. If you... more

Tummy Tuck Fullnes

I do appreciate the fullness of the abdomen that concerns you but it is difficult from a picture to determine the reason for the fullness. The potential cause could be a seroma, edema (swelling), or inadequate remove of loose abdominal tissue. Physical examination would help determine the cause and appropriate treatment needed. Dr. ES

Swelling after Tummy Tuck

Based on your pictures, normal swelling is the most likely cause. Keep in touch with your plastic surgeon and give it a few more weeks.

Swelling after tummy tuck

I agree with your plastic surgeon that it is still too early to tell. Some patients can have swelling that takes months to fully resolve. Typically at this point my patients wear a compression garment and maybe even an abdominal binder as well which helps facilitate resolution of swelling. I cannot say for sure but sometimes there can still be a pocket of fluid (seroma) that needs to be evaluated and if so - it is a simple thing that can be aspirated in the office. I... more

Swelling after tummy tuck

Thank you for the question and for providing the photos. At 3 weeks post op. it is still too early to judge the final result. There is likely still a degree of swelling, and the skin will continue to heal. I would give it a fair amount of time before evaluating the final result. It is also difficult to compare yourself to post op photos of others, since everyone heals at different rates. For now, continue to follow your surgeon's recommendations and the final results will eventually... more

Swelling from TT or Will I Need Revision?

I concur with your surgeon. It is too early to seriously suspect anything other than swelling. The post op photos all seem to be sitting, and in all patients the skin will buckle in that position. Standard views are in standing positions. If a patient had tight skin while sitting, she would not be able to stand erect. Patience. Best wishes.