I am a single mom with three young kids that have me on the go. I had a full TT 6 weeks ago but I am still very swollen from belly button down. I wear my compression garmet 24/7, I also take arnica on a daily basis, along with vitamins and drink plenty of fluids. But since about week 3 I have had no choice but to do laundry, go up and downstairs, bath my kids, etc. Could this be a reason for the swelling? Thanks!
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck may last up to a year Swelling of the lower abdomen is entirely normal at 6 weeks post op. Of course you need to be active with 3 young children, and it is great that you feel well enough to do your regular activities, as demanding as they are. Swelling, particularly in the lower abdomen will fluctuate with activity and often be worse in the evening than in the morning. This will improve over time. As long as the incision is healing and your surgeon does not feel there is a collection of fluid under the skin in this area, what you are experiencing is normal and will resolve.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck Swelling normally takes a few weeks to subside. On average, most of the swelling goes away after about 3 months, and depending on the extent of surgery, this may even take up to 6 months. A full tummy tuck will involve a lengthier recovery period than a mini. During these weeks and months, you'll notice the swelling gradually lessening, although the rate at which this lessens can be affected by increased physical activity. So, yes, your activities may be contributing to the swelling. Please continue to wear your binder and talk to your surgeon for their advice.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck Swelling normally takes a few weeks to subside. On average, most of the swelling goes away after about 3 months, and depending on the extent of surgery, this may even take up to 6 months. A full tummy tuck will involve a lengthier recovery period than a mini. During these weeks and months, you'll notice the swelling gradually lessening, although the rate at which this lessens can be affected by increased physical activity. So, yes, your activities may be contributing to the swelling. Please continue to wear your binder and talk to your surgeon for their advice.
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Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck It takes time for the postop swelling to resolve. Complete healing will continue over the course of a year. Certainly, the more you exert yourself, the more you may observe swelling in response but life, particularly with a family, entails responsibilities. You should followup with your plastic surgeon to make sure that you don't have a seroma, or fluid collection, in the lower abdomen. Arnica and vitamins are not of any benefit in terms of reducing swelling.
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Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck It takes time for the postop swelling to resolve. Complete healing will continue over the course of a year. Certainly, the more you exert yourself, the more you may observe swelling in response but life, particularly with a family, entails responsibilities. You should followup with your plastic surgeon to make sure that you don't have a seroma, or fluid collection, in the lower abdomen. Arnica and vitamins are not of any benefit in terms of reducing swelling.
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