Tummy Bulge After Mommy Makeover

6 days post-op Mommy Makeover TT, BL, BA, woke up and I look 3 months Pregnant?

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by Punky31 in Oxnard,CA

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Swelling post-op surgery

After having multiple procedures, swelling and bruising is to be expected. Since swelling does travel south, your abdominal region will look distended and bloated. Swelling will subside after a couple weeks but could take up to 4-6 months. Final results may be seen up to one year post surgery. If you feel that there is something to be concerned about, consult with your plastic surgeon as soon as possible to avoid any complications. Take it easy, you have a lot of healing to do. Good luck... more

Six Days After Tummy Tuck - Why Is My Abdomen Swollen?

Swelling after significant surgery such as a tummy tuck increases for the first 5 - 7 days. In the abdomen, there are at least two separate causes for swelling. One, the elevation of your skin and fat all the way from your pubic hair to your breast bone causes a lot of tissue injury which leads to swelling. Second, because your muscles were separated from pregnancy and were sewn together as a part of the Mommy Makeover, this leads to significant swelling of the muscles... more

Bulging six days after mommy makeover...

Six days after your mommy makeover, this severe bulging you describe could be attributed to several things. I am most concerned about a blood collection (hematoma) or a fluid collection (seroma). I would also inquire if your abdominal muscles were tightened. Please visit your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

Tummy Bulge 6 days After Mommy Makeover

At 6 days after your procedures several possibilities may explain your abdominal bulging including a fluid collection or blood collection, soft tissue swelling, abdominal bloating and uncommonly disruption of the muscle repair among others. You should see your surgeon and have him help you. Dr. Peter Aldea

Tummy bulge after Mommy Makeover

From the limited view here, it appears your fullness in intraabdominal and not subcutaneous. Possible causes of this include fluid retention, constipation/bloating, poor muscle tone, ascites (rare), visceral adipose tissue deposits. Discuss these with your surgeon. Frequently, I find that this improves with diet, probiotics, ambulation, and core strengthening when permitted by your surgeon see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Swelling in the abdomen after tummy tumm, mommy makeover

In some patients, it is not unusual to have significant swelling after tummy tuck surgery. The important issue is to rule out serious causes such as bleeding, seroma formation (fluid build up under your abdominal skin) or a loose fitting abdominal binder which is not providing adequate pressure on your abdomen. I assume you have drains. Have they been removed? If not, are they functioning? I recommend contacting your surgeon so he/she can rule out the above... more

Swelling after Mommy Makeover

This may be due to several things. First of all it is normal to have a moderate swelling following surgery particularly in the breast and abdomen. Swelling may be diffuse as well. This may include the hands and feet. Postoperatively drains and compression garments may be used to decrease the amount of swelling in these areas. Localized swelling may be related to fluid accumulation in a specific area or to incomplete tightening of the abdominal wall during the procedure. Usually... more