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What Can I Do, So My Tummy Tuck Pouch Can Go Away Sooner? (photo)
Got a Full Tummy Tuck 5 weeks ago, and this pouch just seems to be getting bigger. My Doctor just removed the Drainage on Thursday; don't know it that has anything to do with my pouch. I'm still wearing my girdles day/night.
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Veronica1986
in Dallas, TX
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Persistent fullness of lower tummy after tummy tuck surgery
Often times, after tummy tuck surgery and especially in the early post operative period (the first 4-6 weeks), you may experience continued fullness/swelling of your soft tissues. This can be related to swelling within the tissue (edema) or perhaps development of fluid ( seroma) after removal of post operative drains. As you heal and are more active, upper abdominal swelling can start to settle in the lower abdominal region and this can be the area that stays swollen the longest. It will be...
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Swelling after Tummy Tuck?
Thank you for the question.
As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment.
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. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of...
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Pouch after tummy tuck
It's really impossible to tell why you have the pouch. it's most likely just swelling but check with your doctor to make sure it's not a seroma. Also make sure that your clothes and girdle are not "pinching" you skin to make a fold.
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Looks like recurrent seroma
Hard to tell completely from picture, but my guess is that your seroma has returned. Please see your plastic surgeon.
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Increasing pouch after tummy tuck
As everyone has indicated, your photos seem to indicate that a seroma has formed. See your plastic surgeon in followup and possible drainage. Best of luck!
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Tummy tuck pouch?
From your pictures you may have a fluid collection (seroma), excess skin, or ruptured muscle plication. You should see your surgeon for examination and advice.
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Abdominal pouch after tummy tuck
I would recommend that you seek advice from your surgeon - it may be that you have a collection of fluid underneath the abdominal flap, called a seroma. Sometimes this needs to be drained because your body is unable to absorb it as it is collecting.
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Tummy pooch one month post-op
The history you give and the photograph are consistent with a fluid pocket beneath the skin. Your surgeon can tell you by your exam, most likely, whether you have a seroma. He or she will also be able to drain it easily.
This is not an emergency, but should be seen and treated sooner than later. Good luck.
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You may have seroma
The shape and history of swelling post drainage removal is consistent with seroma. This may require drain insertion or aspiration depending on the amount of fluid.
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Pouch after tummy tuck often seroma
The pouch after four weeks in your photo is probably a fluid collection called a seroma. You mentioned that your surgeon drained it on one occasion, and it looks like it needs attention again.
Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
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What Can I Do, So My Tummy Tuck Pouch Can Go Away Sooner? (photo)
Based upon your photos I believe you have either seroma formation or a poorly excised skin flap. You need to determine which it is.
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Seroma
Possible seroma (fluid build-up) I would definitely check in with your PS and you may have to get additional fluid drained
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Tummy tuck
From your photo is appears that you may have a recurrent seroma (fluid collection). Given that you stated that your PS removed some drainage? You should call your PS and make a follow up appt. soon. You may have to have more fluid removed.
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Pouch after Tummy Tuck getting larger
It is difficult to tell exactly from your photos, but it is possible you have a seroma fluid collection which is not uncommon after tummy tuck surgery. This may require repeat drainage procedures. If this does not work, inserting a drain for a while may help as well as possible infusion of antibiotic solution into the space to help the tissues sclerose and adhere to each other and obliterate the fluid-filled cavity. Discuss options with your plastic surgeon.
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